Briseno History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Spanish surname Briseno is of toponymic origin, being derived from the place where the original bearer lived or held land. In this instance, the surname signifies "one from Briz." The place name Briz, comes from the Latin "briza," from the Greek "brithein," meaning "to incline, slope, slant, tilt, be inclined." Early Origins of the Briseno familyThe surname Briseno was first found in the valle of Camaleño in the northern region of Catanbria. Early History of the Briseno familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Briseno research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1571, 1587, 1610, 1614, 1628, 1630, 1644, 1653 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Briseno History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Briseno Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Briseno, Brizeno, Brisas, Briceño and others. Early Notables of the Briseno familyProminent among bearers of the Briseno family name at this time was Francisco Briceño, natural de Corral de almagüer (died 1571) a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the sixth Bishop of Almería (1571.) José Briceño Ronquillo, born in Valladolid and baptized on the 1st of May, 1628; he was Captain of the Guard of Don Juan of Austria and a Knight of the Order of Calatrava.Alonso de Briceño, O.F.M. of Alonso de Brizeño (1587-1668)... Briseno RankingIn the United States, the name Briseno is the 4,456th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Briseno Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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