Explore the Family Name Marin
The meaning of Marin
1. Spanish (Marín), French, Italian (Veneto), English, Slovenian, Croatian, and Romanian: from the Latin personal name Marinus, borne by several minor early Christian saints. Originally this was a Roman surname derived from Marius (see Mario), but was often taken to mean ‘of the sea’. 2. Galician and Spanish (Marín): habitational name from a place called Marín, in particular the one in Pontevedra, Galicia. 3. Asturian-Leonese (Marín): occupational name for a sailor. 4. Serbian and Croatian: metronymic from the female personal name Mara, a short form of Marija (see Maria). In North America, this surname may also be a shortened form of metronymics and patronymics like Marinčić (see Marincic) and Marinković (see Marinkovic). 5. Slovenian: metronymic from the female personal name Marija (see Maria). In North America, this surname may also be a shortened form of metronymics and patronymics like Marinčič (see Marincic). 6. English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Marrin. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Luis, Juan, Manuel, Jesus, Mario, Miguel, Rafael, Jorge, Pedro, Francisco. Portuguese Ligia, Sebastiao.
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How common is the last name Marin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marin has seen a notable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marin was ranked at 1003 but by 2010, it had risen to rank 784 - an increase of approximately 21.83%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased during this time period. In 2000, there were 31,786 individuals with the Marin surname. By 2010, this number had grown to 43,904, marking a 38.12% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of the Marin surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 26.32%, rising from 11.78 in 2000 to 14.88 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,003 | #784 | 21.83% |
| Count | 31,786 | 43,904 | 38.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 11.78 | 14.88 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marin
In terms of ethnicity, the Marin surname shows diverse ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname Marin is Hispanic, which increased from 82.57% in 2000 to 86.58% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White decreased by 24.90%, dropping from 14.74% in 2000 to 11.07% in 2010. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was a slight increase of 14.08%, moving from 0.71% to 0.81% over the decade. However, the representation of those identifying as having two or more races decreased by 41.82%, Black by 11.57%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 22.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.57% | 86.58% | 4.86% |
| White | 14.74% | 11.07% | -24.9% |
| Black | 1.21% | 1.07% | -11.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.81% | 14.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.32% | -41.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.17% | -22.73% |
Marin ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Marin is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 36.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (23.8%) and British & Irish (9.9%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Italian, Eastern European, Greek & Balkan, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 36.8% |
| Indigenous American | 23.8% |
| British & Irish | 9.9% |
| Other | 29.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Marin
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Marin have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Chihuahua, Mexico | 40.90% |
| Durango, Mexico | 40.90% |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 40.90% |
| State Of Mexico, Mexico | 40.70% |
| Sonora, Mexico | 40.70% |
What Marin haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Marin is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include Q-M3 and R-M167, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gutierrez, Medina, Ruiz, Alvarez, Gomez, Torres, Cabrera, Diaz, Rodriguez, Rivas.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Marin surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Marin have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Marin" Surname 39.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Marin" Surname 33.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Marin" Surname 21.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Marin" Surname 16.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Marin?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Marin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition