Discover people named Bernard Brophy
Explore historical records on MyHeritage, the leading platform for discovering family history internationally. Shed light on the life of people named Bernard Brophy through birth, marriage, and death records, censuses, and more.

Bernard Joseph Brophy, 1912 - 1983
MyHeritage Family Trees
Bernard Brophy, 1921 - 1921
MyHeritage Family Trees
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1899 - 1918
MyHeritage Family Trees
Bernard Joseph "Bernie" Brophy, 1912 - 1983
MyHeritage Family Trees
Bernard Stewart Brophy, 1889 - 1946
MyHeritage Family Trees
Bernard Brophy, 1825 - 1881
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Ernest Brophy, 1909 - 1966
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Martin Brophy, 1915 - 1984
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Francis Brophy, 1925 - 2005
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Francis Brophy, 1925 - 2005
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Joseph André Brophy, 1924 - 2006
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard J. Brophy, 1911 - 1991
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Michael Brophy, 1932 - 2021
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard Brophy, 1872 - 1944
MyHeritage Family TreesBernard F Brophy, 1847 - 1905
MyHeritage Family Trees
Bernard Brophy, 1899 - 1962
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1899 - 1962
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1929 - 1933
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Lee Brophy, died 1931
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Francis Brophy, died 1943
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Brophy, died 1947
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Brophy, died 1919
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1879 - 1932
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Bernard M. Brophy in Reading Eagle - Apr 3 1987
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Bernard Brophy in The Evening Independent - Dec 25 1965
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Bernard Anthony Brophy, Circa 1910 - 1942
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Bernard Francis Brophy, Circa 1917 - 1943
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1923 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1907 - 1941
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947Bernard (Barney) Brophy, Circa 1946 - 2010
BillionGraves
Bernard Benjamin Brophy, Circa 1932 - 1998
Canada, British Columbia Deaths
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1913 - 1957
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Bernard Brophy, 1946 - 1982
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Bernard Brophy, 1910 - 1974
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Bernard Brophy, Circa 1936 - 1937
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Bernard Brophy, 1892 - 1964
FamilySearch Family TreeBernard Michael Brophy, 1932 - 2021
FamilySearch Family TreeBernard Brophy, 1898 - 1967
FamilySearch Family TreeBernard Martin Brophy, 1915 - 1984
FamilySearch Family TreeBernard Matthew (Bo) Brophy, Circa 1929 - 2016
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesBernard Michael (Ben) Brophy, Circa 1924 - 2016
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesBernard Brophy, Circa 1933 - 2020
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesBernard M. Brophy, died 2012
United States Obituary Index from Online Sources
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1899
New York City Marriages, 1866-1949
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1874
New York City Marriages, 1866-1949
Bernard Brophy, born 1874
New York City Marriages, 1866-1949
Bernard Francis Brophy, died 1943
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
Bernard Francis Brophy, died 1943
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
Bernard Francis (Broph) Brophy, died 1943
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
Bernard D. Brophy, born Circa 1908
1950 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1945
1950 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1938
1950 United States Federal Census
Bernard J Brophy, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1924
1940 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1883
1940 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1911
1940 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1899
1940 United States Federal Census
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1899
United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956
Bernard Brophy, born Circa 1905
United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956
Bernard Brophy
United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956
Bernard B Brophy
United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956Enter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Bernard Brophy
Get started Import family tree (GEDCOM)
- Arabic: برنارد بروفى (Barnard Brūfī)
- Italian: Bernardo Brophy
- Japanese: バーナード・ブロフィー (Bānādo Burofī)
- Russian: Бернард Брофи (Bernard Brofi)
- Spanish: Bernardo Brophy


- New Zealand 27%
- Canada 26%
- Ireland 24%
- USA 13%
- United Kingdom 10%
The first name Bernard has its origins in the Germanic elements "ber" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy," which together convey the meaning of "brave as a bear." This name first appeared in the early medieval period, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and France. Historically, it was borne by several saints, including Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a prominent figure in the 12th century known for his role in the Cistercian monastic reform and his influence in the Christian church. The name has been associated with strength and courage, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of Bernard can be found across different cultures, including Bernardo in Italian and Spanish, Bernhard in German, and Béranger in French. Each variation may carry slight differences in pronunciation and spelling but retains the core meaning related to bravery and strength. Bernard remains a popular name in various countries, often used in both traditional and modern contexts.
The last name Brophy has its origins in Ireland, specifically derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Bróithe," which means "descendant of Bróithe," a personal name that is believed to be derived from the word "broth," meaning "a man of the people" or "a leader." The Brophy family is historically associated with the province of Leinster, particularly in counties Laois and Kilkenny. The name is linked to the ancient Gaelic culture and reflects the characteristics of leadership and community involvement among those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname can be found in different forms, such as "Brophy," "O'Brophy," and "Brophy" in English-speaking contexts, while in Irish, it may appear as "Ó Bróithe." The name has also been anglicized in some instances, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation, but the core lineage remains tied to its Irish roots. Overall, the Brophy surname encapsulates a rich heritage that reflects both geographical and cultural significance in Irish history.
- Family history and relatives
- Photos and scanned original documents
- Specific dates and locations of life events
- Military service, residence, and occupation
- Full names, maiden names, and ages of ancestors and relatives
