Explore the Family Name Brownie
The meaning of Brownie
English: nickname for someone with brown eyes, from Middle English brun, broun ‘brown’ + eie ‘eye’ (Old English brūn + ēage). This form of the surname is most common in Aberdeenshire.
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How common is the last name Brownie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Brownie" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 63,141 in 2000 to 60,196 in 2010, a change of 4.66%. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 296 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a 13.18% growth. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #60,196 | 4.66% |
| Count | 296 | 335 | 13.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brownie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The demographic breakdown shows that the majority of individuals with the "Brownie" surname identify as White, with 67.23% in 2000 and 67.16% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Black, accounting for 25% in 2000 and increasing to 25.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.05% to 3.28%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.70% to 2.09%. No individuals with the "Brownie" surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.23% | 67.16% | -0.1% |
| Black | 25% | 25.97% | 3.88% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 3.28% | -19.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 2.09% | -22.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |