MARRA
Marra
Marra is a British surname with its origins in the northern county of Cumbria. The name is thought to be of Old Norse and Celtic origins, with variations such as Marr, Mar, and Marrow also found in historical records.
The Marra surname is relatively uncommon, and individuals carrying this name can often trace their roots back to Cumbria, particularly the areas surrounding the city of Carlisle. The name is believed to have derived from a personal or tribal name in ancient times.
Throughout history, bearers of the Marra surname have been associated with various occupations and professions, including farmers, merchants, tradesmen, and craftsmen. The name has also been linked to notable individuals within local communities, contributing to the rich tapestry of British heritage.
In contemporary times, the Marra surname continues to be upheld by descendants who take pride in their familial connections and ancestral roots. The name serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy and diverse heritage of the British people, particularly those hailing from the historic region of Cumbria.
There are approximately 242 people named Marra in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Marra.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Angelo
- Antonio
- Ben
- Benjamin
- Daniele
- David
- Francis
- Giuseppe
- Michael
- Neil
- Richard
- Stefano
- Umberto
- Vincenzo
Female
- Anna
- Deborah
- Diana
- Gail
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Leanne
- Lisa
- Maria
- Ruth
- Sophie
- Teresa
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Maira
- Mair
- Mahr
- Maire
- Maara
- Mahra
- Maiara
- Marr
- Marrai
- Mar
- Mara
- Marae
- Maragh
- Marai
- Maraia
- Maraio
- Marais
- Maraj
- Marak
- Maral
- Maram
- Maran
- Marar
- Marara
- Maras
- Marat
- Maray
- Mare
- Marer
- Marira
- Maror
- Marrack
- Marrage
- Marrah
- Marrale
- Marrall
- Marram
- Marran
- Marras
- Marrass
- Marrat
- Marratt
- Marray
- Marre
- Marree
- Marri
- Marria
- Marro
- Marrs
- Maura
- Maurais
- Mauree
- Mawa
- Mayora
- Mayr
- Mayra
- Meara
- Meera
- Mehra
- Mehrai
- Meira
- Mera
- Merai
- Meray
- Merr
- Merray
- Miera
- Mira
- Miray
- Mirea
- Mirr
- Mirra
- Moara
- Mora
- Moray
- Morea
- Morr
- Morra
- Moura
- Mura
- Murai
- Muray
- Murr
- Murra
- Murras
- Murray
- Murrays
- Murrray
- Mahara
- Marah
- Marau
- Maraye
- Maree
- Marera
- Maria
- Marrant
- Marrash
- Marrast
- Marraud
- Marres
- Marrie
- Marry
- Maure
- Mawas
- Maway
- Mayre
- Mear
- Meras
- Meraz
- Merre
- Miar
- Mirao
- Miras
- Miraz
- Moar
- Moras
- Moreea
- Morray
- Mourra
- Muras
- Muraya
- Muraz
- Murraey
- Murre
- Maier
- Meir
- Mohr
- Moore
- Murie
- Murrah
- Murrie
- Myrie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.