Nicholas Brown

Meaning

Descendant of Nicholas with the brown-colored or brown-haired person.

Etymology

A compound surname combining the patronymic Nicholas (from Greek Nikolaos) with the descriptive surname Brown (from Old English 'brun' meaning brown). This combination likely arose from genealogical necessity to distinguish between multiple Nicholas individuals.

About the Nicholas Brown Surname

A compound surname combining a patronymic and descriptive element, likely developed to distinguish between multiple individuals named Nicholas. The name reflects medieval English naming practices for disambiguation.

Distribution

Found primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Nicholas Brown Jr. (American merchant and philanthropist), various historical figures

People with the Nicholas Brown Surname