Explore the Family Name Brownson
The meaning of Brownson
English: variant of Brunson. History: John Brownson or Bronson was one of the original settlers of Hartford, CT, in 1635.
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How common is the last name Brownson in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brownson has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. From 2000 to 2010, the rank of this surname fell by 6.48 percent, shifting from rank 21,113 to 22,481. The total count of individuals with the last name Brownson also slightly decreased during this period, dropping by 1.29 percent from 1,159 to 1,144. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 9.3 percent, from 0.43 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #22,481 | -6.48% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,144 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brownson
The distribution of ethnic identity among those with the surname Brownson also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Brownsons identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.06 percent, while there was a modest increase of 2.47 percent among those identifying as Black. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor rise of 1.45 percent. Individuals identifying as two or more races experienced the most significant increase, at 42.64 percent. Conversely, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed (indicated by "0") in both years for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.27% | 87.33% | -1.06% |
| Black | 7.68% | 7.87% | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.1% | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.84% | 42.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |