Brolin

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Type Surname (ornamental)

Pronounced Pron. broo-LEEN [key]

Meaning & History

Composed of Swedish bro "bridge" and the common surname suffix -in.

Added 8/25/2014 by Beautiful Victory
Edited 7/23/2021 by Beautiful Victory and LMS

Type Surname

In the case of American actors James and Josh Brolin, it seems to be derived form Burderlin, an anglicized form of Brüderlin.

Added 12/8/2018 by Beautiful Victory
Edited 7/23/2021 by Beautiful Victory