Explore the Family Name Browner
The meaning of Browner
Americanized form of German Brauner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Browner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Browner has seen a rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Browner was ranked as the 19,491st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 18,584th rank, indicating an increase in popularity of about 4.65%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Browner surname increased from 1,282 in 2000 to 1,483 in 2010, a growth of about 15.68%. The proportion of this surname per 100k also saw an increase of 4.17%, moving from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,491 | #18,584 | 4.65% |
| Count | 1,282 | 1,483 | 15.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.5 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Browner
In terms of ethnicity for the surname Browner, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation over the years. For instance, between 2000 and 2010, there was an 89.16% increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities. The Hispanic representation also grew by 45.13%. However, the proportion of White individuals decreased by 7.72%, shifting from 37.05% in 2000 to 34.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a slight increase of 0.33%, maintaining a majority with 58.27% in 2000 and 58.46% in 2010. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.27% | 58.46% | 0.33% |
| White | 37.05% | 34.19% | -7.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.84% | 89.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.83% | 45.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |