Marini Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Marini mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Marini name
Marini is an Italian patronymic from the given name Marino, from Latin Marinus, "of the sea". It could also describe someone who lived by the sea or worked as a sailor. The surname is common in central and northern Italy, especially Lazio, the Marche, Lombardy and Emilia.
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This overview covers the Marini name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Marini name FAQ
What does the Marini name mean?
Of Marino; seafarer. Common variants include Marino, Marinelli, De Marini.
Where does the Marini surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Switzerland.
Is there a Marini coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Marini crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marini coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.