Burian

Burian is a Czech surname. It originated from the nickname of Saint John, búrný, because in the Czech lands he was considered a protector during storms. Notable people with the surname include:Batilda Salha Burian, Tanzanian diplomat Emil Burian (1876–1926), Czech singer Emil František Burian (1904–1959), Czech writer Ewald Burian (1896–1981), German soldier Gottlieb Burian (1837–1902), Silesian-American settler Jan Burian, Czech musician and television presenter Jitka Burianová, Czech athlete Jozef Burian (1961–2021), Slovak politician Karel Burian (1870–1924), Czech singer Karl Burian, Austrian captain, activist and Nazi resistance leader Kateřina Burianová, Czech actress Michal Burian, Australian Paralympic javelin thrower Natasha Burian, Seychellois judge Peter Burian, Slovak diplomat Rosemarie Burian (1936–2019), American Franciscan sister Vilém Burian, Czech ice hockey player Vlasta Burian (1891–1962), Czech actor and singer Zdeněk Burian (1905–1981), Czech artist