Bruce Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Bruce Name Meaning: From a city in Normandy named 'Brix',of which the 'Bruces' came.

The name is of Norman-French origin.The first recorded name bearer was the leader of the 'Brus Contingent' in the army of william the conqueror.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bruce Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bruce family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 88
Independent 75
Female Servant 73
Labourer 31
Farmer 19
Male Servant 19
Shoe Maker 18
Blacksmith 14
Linen Weaver 13
Carpenter 11
Baker 11
Mariner 11
Dress Maker 9
Coal Miner 9
Independant 9
Clerk 8
Pauper 8
Servant 7
Painter 7
Gardener 7
Woollen Weaver 7
Apprentice 6
Merchant 6
Boot Maker 6
Pupil 5

Bruce Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bruce 100% 36,329
2 Brice 80% 19,437
3 Brace 80% 14,958
4 Bearce 50% 1,021
5 Burce 60% 445
6 Barce 60% 335
7 Breece 67% 285
8 Bruice 83% 159
9 Birce 60% 109

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The surname Bruce is the most popular version of all its varients

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