Marino Surname in Italy

The surname Marino derives from the Latin cognomen Marinus or from the later medieval personal name Marino. It is widespread throughout Italy, with a marked concentration in central and southern regions. The related forms reflect distinct local developments: Marina is very rare and appears to be linked mainly to the Ragusa area, with a possible presence in the Genoa area as well; Marinacci has more than one branch, with an original nucleus in the Perugia area and secondary lines in Lazio and the Foggia area; Marinaccio is typical of Foggia; Marini is found across central-northern Italy and Sardinia; Marinis is almost unique; Marinoni is clearly Lombard; and Marinucci seems specific to Abruzzo, with significant presence also in Marche, Umbria, Lazio and the province of Campobasso. For the Marinoni line, medieval Lombard records are cited, including a 1216 mention at Lurago Marinone and the presence of a family member among the notables of Desenzano in 1373. In some cases, the surname may also be connected with marina, suggesting a settlement near the coast.