Bruni Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Bruni name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Bruni name
Bruni comes from the personal name Bruno, from Germanic brun, "brown", or from a nickname for someone with brown hair or a dark complexion. The plural ending marks a family name. The humanist Leonardo Bruni, chancellor of Florence and author of a history of the Florentine people, made the name famous in the fifteenth century. Bruni is found throughout Italy.
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This overview covers the Bruni name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as France, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Bruni name FAQ
What does the Bruni name mean?
Brown, brown-haired. Common variants include Bruno, Brunetti, Brunelli.
Where does the Bruni surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in France, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Bruni coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Bruni crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bruni coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).