Explore the Family Name Brownlow
The meaning of Brownlow
English: habitational name from any of the places in Lancashire and Cheshire named Brownlow, all probably from Old English brūn ‘brown’ + Old English hlāw ‘hill, mound’.
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How common is the last name Brownlow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, Brownlow is a surname whose popularity has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,900th most common name in America, but by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 13,564. This represents a change of -5.15%. Despite this slip in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Brownlow actually increased during this decade, from 2,186 in 2000 to 2,236 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.29%. However, when measured in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Brownlow dipped from 0.81 to 0.76, indicating a decrease of -6.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,900 | #13,564 | -5.15% |
| Count | 2,186 | 2,236 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.76 | -6.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brownlow
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the groups who carry the Brownlow name between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races increased substantially during this period, by 62.00% and 74.66%, respectively. Meanwhile, there was a slight uptick in the proportion of Brownlows identifying as Hispanic (from 1.65% to 1.74%) and Black (from 25.11% to 25.36%). The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant increase, rising from 0.46% to 0.58%. The only decrease was observed in the group identifying as White, which fell from 70.81% to 68.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.81% | 68.96% | -2.61% |
| Black | 25.11% | 25.36% | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.55% | 74.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.74% | 5.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.81% | 62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.58% | 26.09% |