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Brulé

Brulé

9.3
A last name from France
  • proper noun
  • /bruˈleɪ/
translation icon : Brulé
  • Did you know that Brulé is a common surname in Quebec?

Examples

  • After moving to Canada, the Brulé family kept many of their French traditions.

  • The artist Pierre Brulé is known for his innovative sculptures.

  • Ms. Brulé signed the exhibition catalogue and spoke warmly with every visitor at the gallery.

  • The Brulé family has a rich history in France.

  • The artist Pierre Brulé is known for his innovative sculptures.

  • Ms. Brulé signed the exhibition catalogue and spoke warmly with every visitor at the gallery.

  • After moving to Canada, the Brulé family kept many of their French traditions.

Synonyms

Brumby
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16 9.2

A family name used as a last name

is a French-origin family name rather than one with no origin note
Picard
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12 7.7

A last name from France

refers to a different family name that also has French origin
Bouvier
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9 8.9

A French last name used by many people

refers to a different family name that also has French origin
Brach
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7 9.3

A last name that some people have

is a French-origin family name rather than a surname with unknown origin
Cartier
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5 7.5

A French last name used by many people

is a French family name without that noted public prominence
brujo
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3 9.9

A last name that people share to show they are from the same family

is a French-origin family name rather than a general lineage label
Bichon
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2 9.5

A French last name

refers to a different family name that also has French origin
Frère
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2 8.9

A French family name used as a last name

is a separate French family name instead of this example
Bove
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2 9.1

A family name from parts of Europe, mainly Italy and France

is a French-origin family name rather than this more regionally varied one
Brix
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1 9.9

A last name that some people have, often from Europe

is specifically a French-origin family name rather than generally European
Perrier
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1 7.9

A French family name

is another French family name rather than this particular surname
Chenier
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1 9.9

A family name from France often used for places in Louisiana

is a French-origin family name rather than one tied to Louisiana history
Charras
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9.9

A family name used by people, often from France

is a distinct French family name rather than this specific one
Bronk
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9.5

A family name that people use as their last name

is specifically French in origin rather than having unspecified roots

Surface Forms

Brulé main

Etymology

Brulé as a family name comes from the French word brûlé meaning 'burnt', often used long ago as a nickname or place name, which is why it survives now as a French surname.