Browne Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Browne Name Meaning: In England, Ireland and Scotland, derives from hair colour or complexion. Also a variation of the Old Norse 'Brunn' used prior to the Norman Conquest in 1066. In Germany and other european countries, name derives from first-name 'Bruno', used by many Dukes of Saxony. Also derived from Gaelic 'Donn' meaning 'Brown'

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Browne Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Browne family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 617
Agricultural Labourer 90
House Servant 29
Dress Maker 27
Labourer 24
House Keeper 23
Laundress 21
Shoe Maker 20
Fund Holder 17
House Maid 15
Ag Lab 14
Domestic Servant 13
Farmer 12
Servant 12
Annuitant 12
Governess 11
Tailor 11
Shoe Binder 11
General Servant 10
Carpenter 10
Landed Proprietor 9
Farmer's Son 9
Fundholder 9
Cooper 9
Groom 9

Browne Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brown 83% 1,208,004
2 Browne 100% 37,638
3 Brewin 50% 7,173
4 Brawn 67% 4,808
5 Browen 67% 516
6 Brwon 50% 512
7 Broune 83% 376
8 Borwn 50% 319
9 Brewen 50% 314
10 Browin 67% 204
11 Burwin 33% 191
12 Barwin 33% 112
13 Brownie 86% 100

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The surname Browne is the 2nd most popular variant of Brown.

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