About Marrano
The surname Marrano is derived from the Spanish word "marrano," which means "pig" or "swine." It was historically used as a derogatory term to refer to Jews who converted to Christianity in order to escape persecution during the Spanish Inquisition. These individuals were often suspected of secretly practicing Judaism, and the term Marrano became associated with the conversos or crypto-Jews. Today, the surname Marrano may be found among descendants of these individuals or individuals of Sephardic Jewish heritage.
The surname Marrano is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marrano 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 Marrano is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Marrano" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Marrano."