| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | 7th century Old English word "brun" or the Old Norse personal name "Bruni". |
| Region of origin | Scotland, England, Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Braun |
| Frequency Comparisons:[1] | |
Brown is an English-language surname in origin chiefly descriptive of a person with brown hair, complexion or clothing. It is one of the most common surnames in English-speaking countries.[2] It is the most common surname in Jamaica, the second most common in Canada and the United Kingdom,[3] and the fourth most common in Australia and the United States. It was first recorded in East Lothian in Lowland Scotland.