Spruance

Spruance is a surname of Scottish origin, and it is also associated with several notable figures and entities in history.

Origin

The surname Spruance is believed to have originated from Scotland. It is derived from the Old Norse word "sprund", which means "vigorous" or "active". The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their energetic or lively nature.

Notable Figures

Several notable figures in history have carried the surname Spruance. These include:

• Raymond A. Spruance (1886–1969), a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He is best known for his victories at the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

• Prescott S. Bush Jr. (1922–2010), also known as Prescott Sheldon Spruance, was an American businessman and the older brother of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush.

Entities

The name Spruance is also associated with several entities:

• The USS Spruance (DD-963), a United States Navy destroyer, was named in honor of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance.

• The Spruance-class destroyer, a class of United States Navy destroyers, was also named after Admiral Raymond A. Spruance.

See also

• List of people with surname Spruance
• Scottish surnames