Find out how popular the last name Marini is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Marini.

Marini, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Marini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marini in America

Marini is the 8743rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marini surname appeared 3,752 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marini to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Marini

The surname Marini has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "marinus," meaning "of the sea" or "maritime." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near the coast or had occupations related to the sea, such as fishermen or sailors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marini can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy, dated around the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, including Marinus, Marini, and de Marinis, indicating its widespread use across different parts of Italy.

In the 13th century, the Marini family gained prominence in the Republic of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and naval activities. Several members of the family served as admirals and commanders in the Genoese navy, contributing to the city's naval power and influence in the Mediterranean.

During the Renaissance period, the Marini name was associated with notable figures in the arts and literature. Giambattista Marini (1569-1625), an Italian poet and playwright, gained fame for his work "L'Adone," considered a significant example of the Baroque literary style. His poetic innovations and influence on the literary scene earned him a lasting place in Italian cultural history.

Another prominent figure bearing the Marini surname was Giovanni Ambrogio Marini (1594-1668), an Italian historian and antiquarian. He served as the keeper of the Vatican Library and made significant contributions to the study of ancient inscriptions and manuscripts, publishing several works on Roman and Christian antiquities.

In the 18th century, the Marini family established themselves in the papal territories, with members holding positions within the Catholic Church. Gaetano Marini (1742-1815), a renowned scholar and prelate, served as the prefect of the Vatican Archives and was renowned for his expertise in paleography and diplomatics.

Throughout history, the Marini surname has been associated with various professions, from seafarers and merchants to artists, scholars, and religious figures. The name has endured across centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marini

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Marini.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Marini was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Marini has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Marini was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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