MARIANO
Mariano
Origin and Meaning: Mariano is a surname of Italian and Spanish origin derived from the given name "Marianus," which means "of Marius," referring to the Roman clan name.
Distribution: The surname Mariano is most commonly found in Southern Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals:
- Juan Mariano (1915-2008) - A Spanish artist known for his surrealist paintings.
- Raffaele Mariano (b. 1982) - An Italian footballer who has played for various clubs in Italy.
Coat of Arms: The Mariano coat of arms typically features symbols representing honour, strength, and loyalty. These may include lions, castles, and shields.
Variants: Variants of the surname Mariano may include variations in spelling such as Marian, Marianno, Marin, Mariani, and Marianelli.
Modern Significance: Today, individuals with the surname Mariano can be found across the globe, contributing to various fields such as the arts, sports, academia, and business.
References:
- Cottle, B. H. (1987). The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Penguin Books.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 138 people named Mariano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mariano.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aj
- Antonio
- Jeffrey
- Joao
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nelson
- Paul
- Paulo
- Renato
- Vitor
Female
- Anne
- Beatriz
- Danielle
- Karen
- Maria
- Marissa
- Mary
- Nora
- Rowena
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Maiorano
- Maragno
- Marain
- Marano
- Marchiano
- Marciano
- Marian
- Mariana
- Mariani
- Marianne
- Marianos
- Marians
- Marien
- Marina
- Marino
- Marinos
- Marion
- Maritano
- Marnie
- Marren
- Marrian
- Marrion
- Marron
- Maryan
- Maryann
- Marziano
- Maurino
- Merian
- Meriano
- Merino
- Merron
- Mirian
- Moran
- Morano
- Morian
- Moriani
- Moriano
- Morino
- Morren
- Morrin
- Murano
- Murino
- Murrian
- Murrin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.