Bruce is Scottish, not Irish, with Clan Bruce being Scottish clan of Norman origin that came to Scotland with Robert de Brus in 12th century, famous for Robert the Bruce King of Scotland who won Battle of Bannockburn 1314, though name also found in Ireland due to Scottish migration. Bruce surname originates from Norman French place Brix or Bruis in Normandy meaning brushwood thicket, brought to England by William the Conqueror 1066, then to Scotland by Robert de Brus who was granted lands in Annandale Scotland in 12th century, becoming Clan Bruce, one of most famous Scottish clans, with motto Fuimus meaning we have been, and Robert the Bruce becoming King of Scots 1306. While Bruce found in Ireland due to Ulster Scots migration, it is Scottish clan, not Irish origin. So is Bruce Scottish or Irish? Scottish, with Clan Bruce being Scottish lowland clan, though some Irish Bruces are of Scottish descent via Ulster plantation. Bruce as first name also Scottish usage. So Bruce is Scottish name, Clan Bruce Scottish, not Irish, though present in Ireland due to Scottish settlers.
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