About Browning
The surname Browning is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "brun" or "brunyng," meaning "brown" or "brown-haired." It was originally a nickname given to someone with brown hair or a dark complexion. The surname Browning is therefore an occupational or descriptive surname, indicating the physical appearance of the individual or their ancestors.
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