About Marienau
The surname Marienau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "Maria" and "au." "Maria" is a given name of Hebrew origin meaning "bitter" or "rebellious," while "au" is a common suffix in German surnames denoting a place or location. Therefore, Marienau can be interpreted to mean "the place of Maria" or "the location associated with Maria." It is likely that the surname originated as a topographic or locational name, referring to a place named after a person named Maria.
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The surname Marienau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marienau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Marienau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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