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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname BROWN

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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 / BROWNE Family Trees on the Web
The AOL Genealogy Forum has collected a number of Web pages related to Brown / Browne genealogy.

FamilySearch - BROWN Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the BROWN surname.

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.

Surname Finder - BROWN Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Brown surname.

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.

DistantCousin.com - BROWN Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name BROWN.

MyCinnamonToast.com - BROWN Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the BROWN surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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