Breedlove
family name
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:
Beau Breedlove, Oregon legislative intern involved with Portland mayor Sam Adams
Ben Breedlove (1993–2011), American video blogger
Breedlove quadruplets, first set of identical, natural quadruplets born in Houston (2005)
Charles Winchester Breedlove (1898–1934), American actor, director, and politician
Craig Breedlove (1937–2023), American engineer and driver
Dennis Eugene Breedlove (1939–2012), American botanist, ethnobotanist, and plant collector
Gina Breedlove, American singer, songwriter, and actress
Hugh Breedlove Millen (born 1963), American professional football player
James M. Breedlove (1922–2016), U.S. Air Force Major General
Joseph Penn Breedlove (1874–1955), American librarian and author
Lynn Breedlove (born 1956), American musician
Marc Breedlove (born 1954), American neuroscientist
Philip M. Breedlove (born 1955), U.S. Air Force four-star general
Rod Breedlove (1938–2021), American professional football player
Sarah Breedlove (1867–1919), African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist; also known as Madame C.J. Walker
Seth Breedlove (born 1981/1982), American filmmaker
Steve Breedlove (born 1950), American Anglican bishop
See also
Places
Breedlove, former name of Silver Lake, West Virginia
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
Breedlove House, historic home located in Trinity Historic District, Durham, North Carolina
Mims-Breedlove-Priest-Weatherton House, historic home in Little Rock, Arkansas
Simpson-Breedlove House, historic home in Union Township, Indiana
Other
Breedlove Guitars, American acoustic instrument company co-founded by luthier Larry Breedlove
The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove, 2005 play by Regina Taylor
Melungeon DNA Project, 2005 genetic study of Breedlove and other selected surnames in Hancock County, Tennessee
Breedlove Odyssey, 2005 concert tour featuring Mos Def, 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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