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Most Comon Surname in this Range: Brown

This relatively common American surname actually got its roots in Germany and England. The name was originally used across Europe to describe an individual by the color of his skin, hair or even the clothing he wore. Early spellings of the name include Brun, Brunet and Broune, and the earliest recording of this spelling was not seen until much later. The name has been distinctly Americanized and is a combination of various surnames from other cultures.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Brooks

As this surname suggests, it comes from words in German and Old English that translated to "brook." The name was often a habitational one that was given to individuals who lived near a stream of water. Brooks may be an Amercanized spelling for the original German name Brucks. Recordings of this spelling date back to England in the 16th century, although spelling variations go back much earlier.

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