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, Czech singer
- Emil František Burian, Czech writer
- Ewald Burian, German soldier
- Gottlieb Burian, Silesian-American settler
- Jan Burian, Czech musician and television presenter
- Jitka Burianová, Czech athlete
- Jozef Burian, Slovak politician
- Karel Burian, Czech singer
- Karl Burian, Austrian captain, activist and Nazi resistance leader
- Kateřina Burianová, Czech actress
- Michal Burian, Australian Paralympic javelin thrower
- Peter Burian, Slovak diplomat
- Rosemarie Burian, American Franciscan sister
- Vilém Burian, Czech ice hockey player
- Vlasta Burian, Czech actor and singer
- Zdeněk Burian, Czech artist