| ![Show Contents]() Bruze History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BruzeWhat does the name Bruze mean? The origins of the great Scottish surname Bruze actually lie off of the British Isles, as Bruze (or Brus) was a name carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Bruze family originally lived in Normandy. The exact location of the place from which the family name is derived is under dispute, as one may expect of such a prominent name. The traditional interpretation is that the name is derived from the place-name Brix, in La Manche. It is argued, however, that there is no real evidence in support of this, and that the name is actually derived from the place-name Le Brus, in Calvados. 1 Bruze Coat of Arms CreationWhen Robert Bruce became King of Scotland, he adopted the Royal crest. The Earl of Elgin (a Bruce) has as a crest a lion armed, and the motto, "Fuimus " (We have been great). 2 Early Origins of the Bruze familyThe surname Bruze was first found in Yorkshire where Robert de Bruis was granted ninety-four manors. His son Robert de Bruys traveled north with Earl David of Huntingdon who later became King of Scotland and was granted large estates in Annandale, Scotland about 1150. Robert de Bruys had two sons: Robert and William. Robert, who became known as Robert the Bruce, would later claim the crown of Scotland and unite Scotland against the English. He defeated the English army soundly in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. "Robert, 'the Bruce of Bannockburn,' was arguably the most illustrious monarch that ever swayed the Scottish sceptre." 3 As a result of this battle Scotland gained its independence from England as declared in the Treaty of Northampton (1328). King Robert the Bruce died the next year at Cardross. Although he had instructed to one of his most trusted followers to bury his heart in the Holy Land, they were stopped in Spain and therefore returned to Scotland. His heart is buried at Melrose in Dunfermeline. The Earls of Elgin are descended from the Bruces of Clackmannan. Early History of the Bruze familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bruze research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1274, 1318, 1329, 1548, 1550, 1599, 1611, 1625, 1629, 1663, 1669, 1679, 1681, 1686, 1688, 1700, 1735 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Bruze History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bruze Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brywiss, Broyse, Bruce, Bruice, Bruise, Brus, Broys, Brywass, Brues, Brywess, Bruwes, Bruys, Bruze, Brwze, Brywes, Bruse, Braose, Bruis, Browse and many more. Early Notables of the Bruze familyRobert Bruce (1274-1329), King of Scotland. His body is buried in Dunfermline Abbey, while his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey. His embalmed heart was to be taken on crusade by his lieutenant and friend Sir James Douglas to the Holy Land but Douglas only made it as far as Granada, Spain. Other notables include: Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss PC (1548-1611), a Scottish lawyer and judge; Sir George Bruce of Carnock (c. 1550-1625), a Scottish merchant and engineer...
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Bruze Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Samuel Johan Bruze, aged 50, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846 4
- Johan Gustaf Bruze, aged 26, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846 4
- Johanna Catharina Bruze, aged 19, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846 4
- Lovisa Charlotta Bruze, aged 14, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846 4
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Bruze Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Pierre Bruze, who landed in Montreal in 1653
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fuimus
Motto Translation: We have been
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