UK surname
A surname referring to someone who lived near the sea or worked as a sailor or shipman.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Marine surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 65, ranked #34,017, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Radcliffe, Arbroath and St. Vigeans and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marine is 114 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 712.5%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
65
2016, ranked #34,017
Peak year
1891
114 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Marine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Marine surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 24 | #29,038 |
| 1861 | historical | 70 | #24,911 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 114 | #22,006 |
| 1901 | historical | 40 | #29,678 |
| 1911 | historical | 23 | #30,923 |
| 1997 | modern | 29 | #34,795 |
| 1998 | modern | 26 | #35,254 |
| 1999 | modern | 24 | #35,514 |
| 2000 | modern | 21 | #35,799 |
| 2001 | modern | 22 | #35,531 |
| 2002 | modern | 22 | #35,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 25 | #35,471 |
| 2004 | modern | 27 | #35,444 |
| 2005 | modern | 29 | #35,431 |
| 2006 | modern | 31 | #35,467 |
| 2007 | modern | 30 | #35,661 |
| 2008 | modern | 30 | #35,736 |
| 2009 | modern | 33 | #35,671 |
| 2010 | modern | 35 | #35,676 |
| 2011 | modern | 42 | #35,283 |
| 2012 | modern | 50 | #34,814 |
| 2013 | modern | 51 | #34,834 |
| 2014 | modern | 61 | #34,343 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 65 | #34,017 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Radcliffe, Arbroath and St. Vigeans, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry, St John Hackney and Hartlepool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radcliffe | Lancashire |
| 2 | Arbroath and St. Vigeans | Forfar |
| 3 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Hartlepool | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Marine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Marine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Marine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Marine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Marine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Marine is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "marin," meaning "sailor" or "seaman." This occupational name initially referred to individuals who worked as sailors or were associated with maritime activities.
The earliest known record of the Marine surname dates back to the 12th century in Normandy, France. During this period, many individuals took on surnames related to their professions or occupations, and the Marine surname likely emerged to identify those involved in seafaring or coastal trades.
In the 13th century, the surname Marine appeared in various historical records, such as the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de la Trinité de Fécamp, which documented transactions and agreements involving individuals with the Marine surname in the region of Normandy.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Marine surname was Jean Marine, a sailor from Dieppe, who embarked on a voyage to the New World in the late 15th century, serving as a crew member on one of the expeditions organized by the French explorer Jacques Cartier.
Another notable figure with the Marine surname was Nicolas Marine, a French navigator and explorer who lived in the 16th century. He is renowned for his expeditions to the coasts of Brazil and Argentina, where he contributed to the mapping and exploration of these regions.
In the 17th century, the Marine surname gained prominence in the coastal regions of France, particularly in Brittany and Normandy, where many families were engaged in maritime activities or lived in fishing villages and port towns.
One of the most famous individuals with the Marine surname was Michel Marine, a French naval officer and hydrographer who lived from 1662 to 1728. He played a crucial role in the development of naval cartography and the mapping of coastal areas in France and its colonies.
During the 18th century, the Marine surname continued to be prevalent among families involved in seafaring professions or coastal communities. Etienne Marine, born in 1718 in Marseille, was a renowned shipbuilder who contributed to the construction of several notable vessels for the French navy.
Throughout history, the Marine surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as Marine-sur-Terre in Brittany, Marine-de-Mimizan in the Landes region, and Marine-de-Sanguinet in the Aquitaine region of France.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Kirkcudbrightshire leads with 2 Marines recorded in 1881 and an index of 176.99x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Troqueer in Kirkcudbrightshire leads with 2 Marines recorded in 1881 and an index of 1333.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Troqueer | 2 | 1333.33x |
| York Minster Yard W | 2 | 10000.00x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 1 | 133.33x |
| Pittenweem | 1 | 1666.67x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 24.04x |
| Tilehurst | 1 | 833.33x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Marine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Marine households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Independent | 2 |
| AB Seaman | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Marine surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 65 in 2016. That gives Marine a modern rank of #34,017.
A surname referring to someone who lived near the sea or worked as a sailor or shipman.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.