Bruce

Meaning

A person from Brieux or Brix in Normandy, France.

Etymology

Derived from the Norman place name Brieux in Normandy, brought to Scotland by Norman settlers in the medieval period. The surname became famous through Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, who led Scottish independence.

About the Bruce Surname

Bruce is one of Scotland's most prestigious surnames, immortalized by Robert the Bruce who defeated the English at Bannockburn in 1314. The name represents Scottish national identity and independence.

Distribution

Widespread throughout Scotland and the United Kingdom, with significant populations in Canada, Australia, and the United States.

People with the Bruce Surname