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Type Surname (from nickname)
Other Forms FormsDe Bruyn, De Bruin, De Brune, De Bruïne, De Breuyn, De Bruine, De Breyne, De Bruijne, De Bruiyn, De Bruijn, De Brone, De Bruym, De Bryne, De Bruijni, De Brun, De Brum, Bruin, Bruyn, Bruijn, Bruijne, Bruine, Bruyne, Brun, Bruns, De Broin, De Brijn, Brune, Bron, Van Der Bruyn, Brum, Broine, Broin, Bruyen, Bruijne, Bruijnen, Braun, Braune, Bruhn, Bruhne, Brauner, De Brunner, Bruinsma, Brunsma, Bruins
Meaning & History
Derived from Middle Dutch bruun meaning "brown", referring to hair colour or complexion. A famous bearer is Belgian soccer player Kevin De Bruyne (1991-).