MARS
Mars
Mars is a British surname deriving from the Old French word "mars", which was used to describe a person who was strong, masculine, or warlike. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities or who had a martial occupation. It is possible that the surname was also used in reference to the Roman god of war, Mars.
The Mars surname is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, but may be found in various regions across the country. It is most prevalent in areas with historical links to military or martial traditions.
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Today, the Mars surname continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their associated histories.
There are approximately 401 people named Mars in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mars.
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
- Adrian
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Samuel
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Ffm
- Jane
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Leila
- Marjorie
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Rozana
- Sophie
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Maerz
- Mair
- Mahr
- Maire
- Maiers
- Maers
- Mar
- Mara
- Marsa
- Marse
- Marsi
- Marso
- Maeers
- Maires
- Mairis
- Mairs
- Marais
- Maras
- Mare
- Maree
- Mares
- Margh
- Maries
- Maris
- Mariz
- Marks
- Maros
- Marous
- Marr
- Marras
- Marre
- Marres
- Marris
- Marrs
- Marsh
- Marsk
- Marus
- Marys
- Marz
- Maure
- Mauris
- Maurs
- Maurus
- Maus
- Mause
- Mawes
- Maws
- Mayr
- Mayre
- Mayres
- Mayrs
- Mear
- Meares
- Mearis
- Mears
- Mearse
- Mearus
- Meeres
- Meers
- Meires
- Meirs
- Meras
- Meres
- Mers
- Merz
- Miar
- Miars
- Mieres
- Miers
- Miras
- Mires
- Mirz
- Moar
- Moares
- Moors
- Moras
- Mores
- Morrs
- Mors
- Mours
- Mowers
- Muras
- Mures
- Murs
- Myers
- Mahrous
- Marc
- Marce
- Mards
- Marg
- Marh
- Mari
- Marias
- Marios
- Marius
- Mark
- Marls
- Marms
- Marns
- Maro
- Marois
- Marries
- Marriz
- Marrows
- Marst
- Marts
- Maru
- Marx
- Mary
- Marze
- Mau
- Maurais
- Maw
- Mayers
- Mayors
- Meare
- Mer
- Meris
- Merse
- Mieras
- Mir
- Miros
- Mirse
- Mirus
- Moare
- Mor
- Moraes
- Morais
- Morez
- Moris
- Moros
- Morse
- Morss
- Morus
- Morys
- Mouras
- Mur
- Muris
- Muros
- Murras
- Maurice
- Moores
- Moorse
- Moroz
- Morrice
- Morris
- Morriss
- Moruzzi
- Muers
- Myres
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.