Brownlee

Brownlee Meaning & Origin

About Brownlee
The surname Brownlee is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic words "brehon" meaning "judge" and "leagh" meaning "physician." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as judges or physicians in ancient Scotland. Over time, the name evolved to Brownlee, and those who bore this surname were likely descendants of these professionals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Brownlee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Brownlee: 11,344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brownlee based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Brownlee is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
B
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60540
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 N L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraʊnli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brownlee in Braille

Here's how to represent Brownlee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Brownlee in braille

How to sign the name Brownlee using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Brownlee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Brownlee in sign language

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