MARIE
Marie
Marie is a British surname of French origin, derived from the given name Marie, which itself comes from the Latin name Maria. The name is closely associated with the Virgin Mary, one of the most revered figures in Christianity. The surname Marie is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences being found in regions influenced by French culture and history.
The exact origins of the Marie surname in Britain are not well-documented, but it is believed to have been introduced by French immigrants or Huguenots who settled in the country during various periods of history. The surname is most commonly found in areas with historical ties to France, such as London, Kent, and Sussex.
Individuals bearing the surname Marie have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, arts, and academia. However, due to its relatively low prevalence, the surname is not as widely recognised as more common British surnames.
In contemporary British society, the surname Marie is often cherished by families with French ancestry or those who wish to honour the name's religious and cultural significance. The name continues to be passed down through generations as a reminder of the enduring influence of French heritage in Britain.
There are approximately 1,097 people named Marie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,871st most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Marie.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: France
Language of origin: French
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bernard
- Christopher
- Franck
- Karl
- Lee
- Louis
- Matthieu
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Said
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Chloe
- Danielle
- Donna
- Gina
- Jean
- Jessica
- Kelly
- Lisa
- Paula
- Sally
- Sophie
- Tanya
Similar and related surnames
- Maari
- Maheri
- Mahr
- Mahri
- Maier
- Mair
- Maire
- Maires
- Mairey
- Mairis
- Mar
- Mara
- Marae
- Marai
- Maraia
- Mare
- Maree
- Marei
- Mares
- Marey
- Mareya
- Mari
- Maria
- Mariah
- Marias
- Maric
- Marice
- Marid
- Mariel
- Marien
- Marier
- Maries
- Marif
- Marik
- Marime
- Marin
- Marine
- Marines
- Mario
- Marios
- Maris
- Marit
- Marius
- Mariya
- Mariz
- Maroe
- Marr
- Marrai
- Marre
- Marree
- Marres
- Marrey
- Marri
- Marria
- Marrice
- Marrie
- Married
- Marriel
- Marrien
- Marries
- Marrine
- Marris
- Marriz
- Marry
- Mary
- Maryrie
- Marys
- Maure
- Mauree
- Maurey
- Mauri
- Maurice
- Maurie
- Mauris
- Maurri
- Maury
- Mawi
- Mawrey
- Mayeri
- Mayr
- Mayre
- Mayres
- Mear
- Meare
- Mearis
- Meary
- Meeri
- Mehri
- Meir
- Meire
- Meiri
- Merey
- Meri
- Meria
- Merie
- Meris
- Merre
- Merrey
- Merri
- Merrie
- Merries
- Merry
- Mery
- Miar
- Mire
- Miree
- Mirey
- Miri
- Miria
- Mirrey
- Mirrie
- Mirry
- Mmari
- Moar
- Moare
- Mohr
- Moore
- More
- Moree
- Moreis
- Morey
- Mori
- Moria
- Moriai
- Morie
- Mories
- Morii
- Morio
- Moris
- Morrie
- Mourey
- Mouri
- Mourie
- Mure
- Murey
- Muri
- Muria
- Murie
- Muries
- Muris
- Muriu
- Murre
- Murrey
- Murri
- Murrie
- Myrie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.