The Marín Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Marín, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Marín family crest.
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Origin of the Marín name
Marín is a Spanish patronymic or given-name surname from Marinus, "of the sea", or from the place Marín in Pontevedra, Galicia. It can also refer to a sailor. The surname is common in Galicia, Andalusia and Valencia, and throughout Latin America.
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This overview covers the Marín name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Marín name FAQ
What does the Marín name mean?
Of the sea; from Marín. Common variants include Marinez, Marino, Marín.
Where does the Marín surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Is there a Marín coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Marín crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marín coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).