Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage German Meaning & History From Middle High German brun meaning "brown". It was originally a nickname for a person who had brown hair or skin. Related NamesDetails VariantsBraun, Braune, Bruhn, BruneOther Languages & CulturesBronson, Brown, Browne(English) Lebrun(French) Bruno, Brunetti(Italian) User SubmissionBrún Categories brown, colors Entry updated November 18, 2011