About Debruyn
The surname Debruyn is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "bruin," meaning "brown." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing. The prefix "De" indicates "of" or "from," suggesting that the bearer of this surname may have been associated with the color brown in some way.
The surname Debruyn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Debruyn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Debruyn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Debruyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.