Surname · Romanian origin
Marin
Meaning
The surname Marin means Of the sea.
Origin
Romanian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Marin
Marin comes from the Latin marinus, “of the sea.”
What kind of surname is Marin?
Marin is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Marin mean?
The surname Marin means Of the sea. Marin comes from the Latin marinus, “of the sea.”
Where does the surname Marin come from?
Marin is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Marin?
Marin is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Gheorghiu.