Explore the Family Name Brownlie
The meaning of Brownlie
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Brownlee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brownlie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brownlie has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 41,060 in terms of prevalence in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to 46,811—a change of -14.01%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 501 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, a -9.38% shift. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k inhabitants dropped by -21.05% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #46,811 | -14.01% |
| Count | 501 | 454 | -9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brownlie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Brownlie identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.41% in 2000 to 93.17% in 2010. At the same time, the data indicates an increase in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, with both groups showing a 10% increase. Interestingly, the Hispanic demographic also appeared in 2010, representing 1.76% of people with the surname. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 93.17% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.98% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.76% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |