De Bruin is a Dutch surname meaning "the brown" (probably indicating hair color). It is common in the Netherlands (17,650 people in 2007). People named "de Bruin" include:
Corrie de Bruin (b. 1976), Dutch discus thrower and shot putter
Erik de Bruin (b. 1963), Dutch discus thrower and shot putter
Eugene DeBruin (1933–c.1968), American Air Force pilot and Vietnam POW
Hugo de Bruin (b. c.1960), Dutch rock guitarist
Johannes de Bruin (1620–1675), Dutch philosopher, physicist and mathematic
Leana de Bruin (b. 1977), South African netball player
Liesbeth de Bruin (b. 1946), Dutch rower
Luan de Bruin (b. 1993), South African rugby player
Michelle de Bruin (b. 1969), Irish swimmer
Monique de Bruin (born 1965), Dutch cyclist
Monique de Bruin (born 1977), American fencer
Petra de Bruin (b. 1962), Dutch cyclist
