Marino Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Marino mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Marino name
Marino comes from the Latin Marinus, "of the sea", a given name popular in coastal regions and honoured through Saint Marinus, founder of San Marino. It is most common in southern Italy and Sicily.
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This overview covers the Marino name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Venezuela; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Marino name FAQ
What does the Marino name mean?
Of the sea. Common variants include Marini, Marinelli, Di Marino.
Where does the Marino surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Venezuela.
Is there a Marino coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Marino crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marino 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.