About Mar
The surname Mar is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "mór" meaning "big" or "great." It is a descriptive surname used to denote someone who was physically large or had a great stature. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a big personality or someone who held a position of importance within their community.
The surname Mar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.