Ancient history

Where does the last name briones come from?

Briones is a toponymic surname of Spanish origin, meaning "belonging to Briones", a town in La Rioja, Spain. The name is derived from the Latin word "Briones", which is thought to be of Celtic origin and may mean "hill" or "fort". The surname is common in Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and the United States, and is also found in other countries.