A surname of English origin meaning 'son of Brown', also used as a masculine given name.
From Middle English, combining 'brun' (brown) with the patronymic suffix '-son'. The name originally indicated descent from someone with brown hair or complexion, following typical English naming conventions of the medieval period.
This surname exemplifies how medieval English society organized identity around physical characteristics and family lineage. The name gained modern recognition through actor Charles Bronson, whose stage name (originally Charles Buchinsky) helped create an iconic tough-guy persona in cinema.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.