Talk:Bruce

Normally disambiguation pages list last names but not first names, for the obvious reason. --Wetman 06:35, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)


 * "A Norman name, but etymology from Brix (place in La Manche, Normandy) is now considered doubtful ["Dictionary of English Surnames"]. Originated in Britain with Robert de Bruis, a baron listed in the Domesday Book. His son, a friend of David I, king of Scotland, was granted by him in 1124 the lordship of Annandale, and David's son, Robert, founded the Scottish House of Bruce."  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.223.147.182 (talk) 18:12, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Is the Bruce origin correct?
I have read that the professional genealogical community is worried that conclusions about genealogical relationships reached in the twentienth century using historical documents will be overturned by new DNA evidence made available in the twenty-first century. Such a possible case seems to be the 'Royal' Stewarts, who from their y-DNA have ended up living beside their ancient relatives. In regard to Robert Bruce, who uses the phrase 'our nation' when communicating with other Gaelic chiefs, also a native king? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.1.234.166 (talk) 19:27, 8 June 2016 (UTC) I think they were Turkic Huns and also married the Randolphs also of Turkic Huns, with their daughter of Earl of Moray, Agnes, and the name may mean Bros. Brothers, even of the furrier trade or in The Black Art — Preceding unsigned comment added by 5.43.10.5 (talk) 16:04, 30 November 2016 (UTC)

I was curious about this name because of a coworker named Bruce, and found conflicting information online. For example, https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Bruce disputes the traditional etymology, but without really offering a clear alternative. I feel this is too thin to go edit the article, but I wanted to at least note it here. Stian (talk) 17:50, 2 May 2019 (UTC)


 * it is correct. I believe this discussion is unconstructive and should be closed. Cement Licker (talk) 16:10, 1 March 2023 (UTC)

yea
ye Cement Licker (talk) 09:36, 20 February 2023 (UTC)