Explore the Family Name Browell
The meaning of Browell
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the many places called (Le) Breuil, Brueil, Bruille, Breux, or Briot in Normandy.
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How common is the last name Browell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Browell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 66,073rd most common surname, with approximately 280 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 77,264, with only 248 people carrying the Browell name. This represents an overall decline of nearly 17% in its rank and an 11.43% decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #77,264 | -16.94% |
| Count | 280 | 248 | -11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Browell
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Browell identify as White, accounting for 94.64% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.76% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black constituted 3.21% in 2000 which decreased to 2.02% by 2010, marking a significant drop of 37.07%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also went down from 1.79% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 94.76% | 0.13% |
| Black | 3.21% | 2.02% | -37.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |