Briano is an Italian surname originating from Savona. Possible origins of the name include deriving from the medieval name “Brianus” and from the archaic Provençal “Brian”, meaning “Small” or “Maggot”.[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Giacomo Briano (1589–1649), Polish Jesuit and architect
- Louis Briano (1891–1966), Monegasque sport shooter
- Mauro Briano (born 1975), Italian footballer
References edit
- ^ The Heraldry Institute of Rome.