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UK surname

Marino

An Italian occupational surname referring to a sailor or someone who worked at sea.

In the 1881 census there were 21 people recorded with the Marino surname, ranking it #30,609 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 536, ranked #9,486, up from #30,609 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, South Hams and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marino is 536 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2452.4%.

1881 census count

21

Ranked #30,609

Modern count

536

2016, ranked #9,486

Peak year

2016

536 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marino had 21 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,609 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 536 in 2016, ranked #9,486.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 53 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marino surname distribution map

The map shows where the Marino surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Marino surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marino over time

The 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 3 #32,890
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 21 #30,609
1891 historical 22 #32,449
1901 historical 53 #28,271
1911 historical 49 #27,894
1997 modern 323 #12,888
1998 modern 348 #12,585
1999 modern 362 #12,316
2000 modern 375 #11,949
2001 modern 364 #12,033
2002 modern 394 #11,561
2003 modern 423 #10,805
2004 modern 407 #11,135
2005 modern 405 #11,078
2006 modern 402 #11,213
2007 modern 427 #10,782
2008 modern 439 #10,640
2009 modern 452 #10,629
2010 modern 479 #10,370
2011 modern 466 #10,495
2012 modern 501 #9,843
2013 modern 527 #9,652
2014 modern 528 #9,701
2015 modern 521 #9,722
2016 modern 536 #9,486

Geography

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Where Marinos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Westminster, South Hams, Manchester, Cambridge and Epping Forest. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Westminster 013 Westminster
2 South Hams 003 South Hams
3 Manchester 051 Manchester
4 Cambridge 013 Cambridge
5 Epping Forest 002 Epping Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marino

These lists show first names that appear often with the Marino surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marino

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marino, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Marino surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Marino household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Marino is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marino is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marino falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marino is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Marino, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marino

The surname Marino originated in Italy, with roots dating back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin name "Marinus," which means "of the sea" or "maritime." This name was commonly given to individuals who lived near the sea or worked in maritime professions.

During the Roman Empire, the name Marinus was particularly prevalent in coastal regions of Italy, such as the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread to other regions conquered by the Romans, including parts of modern-day France, Spain, and North Africa.

In the Middle Ages, the surname Marino began to appear in various records and manuscripts across Italy. One notable example is the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, which includes mentions of individuals with the surname Marino as early as the 10th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Marino can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1185, a document from the city of Genoa mentions a man named Guglielmo Marino, who was a merchant and ship owner. Another early record from the city of Naples in 1220 refers to a nobleman named Niccolò Marino.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Marino. One of the most famous was Giovanni Marino (1476-1536), an Italian poet and philosopher who is considered one of the founders of the Baroque literary movement. Another notable figure was Giambattista Marino (1569-1625), a renowned Italian poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Baroque period.

In the 14th century, the surname Marino was associated with the noble Marino family of Naples, who ruled over the region of Marino, a town located near the city. This connection to a place name was common during that time, as surnames often derived from the locations where families originated or held power.

Other notable individuals with the surname Marino include:

1. Emilio Marino (1839-1915), an Italian painter and sculptor 2. Constantino Marino (1871-1941), an Italian sculptor and medalist 3. Girolamo Marino (1890-1973), an Italian painter and sculptor 4. Guillermo Marino (1914-1992), an Argentine writer and journalist 5. Marcos Marino (1937-2021), an Argentinian actor and theatre director

The surname Marino has spread globally due to Italian immigration, and it is now found in various countries, particularly those with significant Italian diasporas, such as the United States, Argentina, and Australia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Marino families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marino surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 14 Marinos recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.84x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 14 6.84x
Midlothian 4 14.58x
Cornwall 1 4.31x
Durham 1 1.64x
Gloucestershire 1 2.49x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Andrew Holborn in Middlesex leads with 8 Marinos recorded in 1881 and an index of 1159.42x.

Place Total Index
St Andrew Holborn 8 1159.42x
Kensington London 6 52.68x
Edinburgh New 4 1904.76x
Gloucester 1 10000.00x
St Just In Penwith 1 222.22x
Stranton 1 48.78x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marino surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Anna 2
Theresa 2
C. 1
Fanny 1
Lozentta 1
Petrencio 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Marino surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ackello 1
Antonio 1
Deatora 1
Domenico 1
George 1
John 1
Loretta 1
Louis 1
Miltiades 1

Top occupations

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 Marino households.

FAQ

Marino surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marino surname in 1881?

In 1881, 21 people were recorded with the Marino surname. That placed it at #30,609 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marino surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 536 in 2016. That gives Marino a modern rank of #9,486.

What does the Marino surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a sailor or someone who worked at sea.

What does the Marino map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marino bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.