Brock Lesnar
Birth Name: Brock Edward Lesnar
Place of Birth: Webster, South Dakota, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 12, 1977
Ethnicity: Polish, German, Norwegian, possibly other
Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist (MMA), amateur wrestler, and professional football player. He is also a Canadian citizen. He was signed with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
Brock is the son of Stephanie and Richard Lesnar. His father is of half Polish and half German descent. His mother is of at least part Norwegian ancestry. Brock attended the University of Minnesota, where he competed as an amateur wrestler. Along with his WWE stardom, he is a decorated NCAA wrestler, and became the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion during UFC 100 on July 11, 2009.
Brock is married to model, actress, and professional wrestler Sable (born Rena Marlette Greek). He has two children with his former fiancée Nicole McClain; and two children with Sable.
Brock’s ethnicity has many intrigued, as his enormous physique leaves one wondering what people could produce such a freak of nature. The UFC did not even have gloves that would fit his enormous hands.
Brock’s paternal grandfather was Edward Casper Lesnar (the son of August Lesnar/Lesner and Martha Ann Biczchowski/Krzebiatkowski). Edward was born in South Dakota. August was born in Poland, and was the son of Józef/Joseph Lasnart/Lesnar (whose parents were Anton Lasnart/Lesnar/Lesner and Marianna Heva Naczk) and Rosalia Eva Miotke (the daughter of Franciszek/Franz “Frank” Miotke and Paulina/Pauline Uzdrowska/Uzdrowski). Brock’s great-grandmother Martha was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Polish parents, Julius Krzebiatkowski, from Zbychowo, and Anna Burzyńska/Burzynski, from Kielno.
Brock’s paternal grandmother was Myrtle Dorothy Baule (the daughter of John Baule, Jr. and Minnie L. Pigors). Myrtle was born in South Dakota. John was born in Iowa, to German parents. Minnie was German.
Brock’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Bakke. The surname is Norwegian.
Sources: Genealogy of Brock Lesnar (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Brock’s paternal grandfather, Edward Casper Lesnar, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Brock’s paternal grandmother, Myrtle Dorothy Baule, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Im Scottish. Been to Norway many times before. Someone said hes either Norwegian or Scandinavian…OMG Norway, Sweden and Denmark are all part of Scandinavia. Looking at Brock, his heritage could be Germanic, Scandinavian, Irish or even Scottish. He shows many characteristics of all these races. These races have been mixed together for a very long time. Im 100% Scottish, but perhaps I have Scandinavian heritage as the Vikings plundered our shores for a long time. Im blonde, have extremely blue eyes, pale skin and Im 6ft 3. Dont know what that is in metric, we dont bother with that in the UK! The best all of this is, is purely guess work. How many flags are flying nearby, or what percentage of whatever is in the local area is hardly scientific is it! Is it possible to trace him back through his ancestors, could back down the family tree??
Thanks for the comment Richard. Id like to see a family tree of the Lesnar family. hopefully theres one on the net somewhere.
“Id like to see a family tree of the Lesnar family”
you really want to see this tree? Start looking in Poland ( North Part ) – Pomorskie voivodship. The base for Lesnar is Lesner – look for my other posts to read more about that..
I am a 1/4 Norwegian, with both English and Scottish descent (as far as I know). I’m 6’2″, a natural 185 (but can easily hit 200+ with just a couple months of working out). Based off of the hour of research I just performed, it appears the majority of the population from Brock’s native state is Norwegian and German heritage. But if I had to guess Brock’s nationality, I would have to say he is a mix of Norwegian and Scandinavian.
I forgot to mention that I have blonde hair, blue eyes, and a full red beard.
First, you americans don’t really know much about europe or anything outside the us. Most of you can´t point to your own country on a map. But to give you credit you probably all know who Britney Spears is dating.
Germans are not blond, Germans were not vikings.
To Some Guy,
Well sorry to burst your bubble but I am of full norwiegian decent and I have an aunt that has full blonde hair, blue eyes just like Brocks, I have an aunt with black hair, one with brown, and one with red, all of which have green eyes, or brown. I myself have Auburn hair with hazel eyes, The norwiegian heritage, has many different colorings so cannot go by that theory. My vote is he is of norwegian ethnicity.
Lesnar has a red beard…… So it is obvious he has STRONG irish/scottish roots. He has fair pasty skin and a read beard. He is more irish then anything.