Bruijn Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Bruijn belongs to the Brun family of names, which has French roots. Its meaning, shared with Brun, is “Brown-haired”.

Other spellings include Bruun, Lebrun and Brungs. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The ending -ijn in Bruijn is a typical French derivative of the root behind Brun.

There is no single Bruijn family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Bruijn family name pack.