Breedlove is an English occupational surname likely derived from Old English "bridel" (pronounced "breedel"), meaning to catch or curb, and Anglo-Norman "louve" or wolf. Etymologically related surnames include Catchlove, Pretlove, and Truslove. An alternate derivation is a combination of Middle English "brede" (breed or produce) and "loue" (love).
Notable people bearing it include:
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Beau Breedlove, Oregon legislative intern involved with Portland mayor Sam Adams
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Ben Breedlove (1993–2011), American video blogger
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Breedlove quadruplets, first set of identical, natural quadruplets born in Houston (2005)
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Charles Winchester Breedlove (1898–1934), American actor, director, and politician
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Craig Breedlove (1937–2023), American engineer and driver
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Dennis Eugene Breedlove (1939–2012), American botanist, ethnobotanist, and plant collector
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Gina Breedlove, American singer, songwriter, and actress
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Hugh Breedlove Millen (born 1963), American professional football player
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James M. Breedlove (1922–2016), U.S. Air Force Major General
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Joseph Penn Breedlove (1874-1955), American librarian and author
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Lynn Breedlove (born 1956), American musician
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Marc Breedlove (born 1954), American neuroscientist
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Philip M. Breedlove (born 1955), U.S. Air Force four-star general
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Rod Breedlove (1938–2021), American football linebacker
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Sarah Breedlove (1867-1919), African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist; also known as Madame C.J. Walker
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Seth Breedlove (born 1981/1982), American filmmaker
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Steve Breedlove (born 1950), American Anglican bishop
See also
Places
*Breedlove, former name of
Silver Lake, West Virginia
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Breedlove House and Water Tower, historic property in Bentonville, Arkansas
* Breedlove Island, located in
Big Skin Bayou, near Lee's Chapel, Arkansas
* Breedlove Knob, located in the
Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains
* Breedlove Mill, located on the
Joseph P. Hunt Farm in
Granville County, North Carolina
Granville County is a county located on the northern border of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 60,992. Its county seat is Oxford. The county has access to Kerr Lake and Falls Lake and is part of t ...
* Breedlove House, historic home located in
Trinity Historic District, Durham, North Carolina
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Mims-Breedlove-Priest-Weatherton House, historic home in Little Rock, Arkansas
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Simpson-Breedlove House, historic home in Union Township, Indiana
Other
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Breedlove Guitars, American acoustic instrument company co-founded by
luthier
A luthier ( ; ) is a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments.
Etymology
The word ' is originally French and comes from ''luth'', the French word for "lute". The term was originally used for makers of lutes, but it came to be ...
Larry Breedlove
* ''The Dreams of
Sarah Breedlove'', 2005 play by
Regina Taylor
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Melungeon DNA Project, 2005 genetic study of Breedlove and other selected surnames in
Hancock County, Tennessee
* Breedlove Odyssey, 2005 concert tour featuring
Mos Def
Yasiin Bey ( ; born Dante Terrell Smith; December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def ( ), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. A prominent figure in conscious hip hop, he is recognized for his use of wordplay and commentary on social an ...
,
Talib Kweli,
Pharoahe Monch,
K'naan, and others
* Breedlove v. Nicolet,
1833 U.S. Supreme Court case
* Parsons v. Breedlove,
1830 U.S. Supreme Court case
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Breedlove v. Suttles, 1937 U.S. Supreme Court case
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Lophospermum breedlovei'', Mexican perennial plant named for botanist
Dennis E. Breedlove
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Breedlove AMX, limited edition model sold by
American Motors Corporation
American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the mergers and acquisitions, merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 19 ...
in 1968–1969; the
1969 AMC Javelin also included a "Craig Breedlove roof-mounted spoiler" option
References
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