The origin of the name Brunet is Florence, originally the capital of the kingdom of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy.

The surname Brunet patronymic origin is possibly created from the Germanic name Bruno, which led to a nickname as "Bruno means" cafe (color) "referring to hair color.

Some variations of this family name include: Bruno, Bruni, di Bruno, di Bruni, Bruna, Brun, Brunelli, Brunello, Brunello, Brunetti, Brunetto, Brunini, Brunotti, Brunner, Brunacci, Brunaldi, Brunell, Brunato, Brunatti, Bruneri, Brunero and more.