About Marian
The surname Marian is derived from the given name Marian, which has multiple origins and meanings. In some cases, it is a variant of the name Marion, which is derived from the French name Marie, meaning "bitter" or "beloved." In other cases, it is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "wished-for child" or "rebellious." The surname Marian is therefore likely to have similar meanings, representing either bitterness, belovedness, or a wished-for child.
The surname Marian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marian 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 Marian is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Marian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Marian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.