About Marinus
The surname Marinus is derived from the Latin name "Marinus," meaning "of the sea" or "marine." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Marinus." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or had a connection to the sea. It may have been given to sailors, fishermen, or individuals who worked in maritime occupations. The surname Marinus is relatively common in regions with a historical association with the sea, such as coastal areas or places with a strong maritime tradition.
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The surname Marinus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marinus 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 Marinus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Marinus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Marinus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.