Definition: Brown haired or brown skinned. Brown was derived from complexion, color of hair, or garments, and is consequently, a very common surname. Includes a number of derivatives in many countries.
Surname Origin:
Various
Alternate Surname Spellings:
BROWNE, BROWNING
More Resources for the Surname BROWN :
Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your BROWN ancestors out from the crowd.
BROWN Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of BROWN / BROWNE ancestors around the world.
BROWN Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Brown surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.
Cousin Connect - BROWN Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname BROWN, and sign up for free notification when new Brown queries are added.