Bruce definition |
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Bruce surname definition: this surname in other languages, spelling and pronunciation variants of last name Bruce. |
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Define Bruce |
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| Possibly from the name of the town of Brix in Normandy, which is of unknown meaning. It was brought to Scotland in the 12th century by the Anglo-Norman baron Robert de Brus. It was later borne by his descendant Robert the Bruce, a hero of the 14th century who achieved independence from England and became the king of Scotland. | |
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Where does the surname Bruce come from? |
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Surname Bruce most common in Scottish.
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