BROWNHILL

Also recorded as Brown Hill, Brown-Hill

Brownhill

Brownhill is an English surname with Norman roots, derived from the Old English words "brun" meaning brown, and "hyll" meaning hill. The surname has historically been found primarily in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cumbria in Northern England.

The earliest records of the surname date back to the late 13th century in Lancashire, indicating that the Brownhill family has a long-standing presence in the region. Over the centuries, various branches of the Brownhill family have spread to other parts of England and beyond.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Brownhill include John Brownhill, a prominent merchant and landowner in Lancashire during the 17th century, and Sarah Brownhill, a noted suffragette who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.

Today, the Brownhill surname continues to be found across the United Kingdom and in countries with historical ties to Britain. It remains a testament to the enduring heritage and lineage of the Brownhill family.

There are approximately 1,494 people named Brownhill in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,364th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Brownhill.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Noel
  • Paul
  • Richard

Female

  • Barbara
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Moira
  • Paula
  • Samantha
  • Sandra
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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