2000
#1,042
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 30,735
First available Census row
Per 100,000 11.39
Uncommon Last name
Marino
An Italian occupational surname referring to a sailor or someone who worked at sea.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 34,456 Americans carry the last name Marino. That puts it at #1,147 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 10.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 9,948 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Marino with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
34K
1 in 9,948
Census rank
#1,147
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
10.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
30K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 30,047 bearers of the surname Marino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 10.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1147th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marino, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marino
The surname Marino originated in Italy, with roots dating back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin name "Marinus," which means "of the sea" or "maritime." This name was commonly given to individuals who lived near the sea or worked in maritime professions.
During the Roman Empire, the name Marinus was particularly prevalent in coastal regions of Italy, such as the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread to other regions conquered by the Romans, including parts of modern-day France, Spain, and North Africa.
In the Middle Ages, the surname Marino began to appear in various records and manuscripts across Italy. One notable example is the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, which includes mentions of individuals with the surname Marino as early as the 10th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Marino can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1185, a document from the city of Genoa mentions a man named Guglielmo Marino, who was a merchant and ship owner. Another early record from the city of Naples in 1220 refers to a nobleman named Niccolò Marino.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Marino. One of the most famous was Giovanni Marino (1476-1536), an Italian poet and philosopher who is considered one of the founders of the Baroque literary movement. Another notable figure was Giambattista Marino (1569-1625), a renowned Italian poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Baroque period.
In the 14th century, the surname Marino was associated with the noble Marino family of Naples, who ruled over the region of Marino, a town located near the city. This connection to a place name was common during that time, as surnames often derived from the locations where families originated or held power.
Other notable individuals with the surname Marino include:
1. Emilio Marino (1839-1915), an Italian painter and sculptor
2. Constantino Marino (1871-1941), an Italian sculptor and medalist
3. Girolamo Marino (1890-1973), an Italian painter and sculptor
4. Guillermo Marino (1914-1992), an Argentine writer and journalist
5. Marcos Marino (1937-2021), an Argentinian actor and theatre director
The surname Marino has spread globally due to Italian immigration, and it is now found in various countries, particularly those with significant Italian diasporas, such as the United States, Argentina, and Australia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marino
Among Census respondents with the surname Marino, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Marino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.3% · 24,419
- Hispanic or Latino14.3% · 4,309
- Two or more races2.1% · 619
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 391
- Black or African American0.9% · 257
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 52
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marino
Marino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#1,105
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 31,687
+952 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 10.74
Rank movement Down 63 places
2020
#1,147
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 30,047
-1,640 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 10.05
Rank movement Down 42 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #1,042 | 30,735 | 11.39 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,105 | 31,687 | 10.74 | +952 bearers (+3.1%) | Down 63 places |
| 2020 | #1,147 | 30,047 | 10.05 | -1,640 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 42 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Marino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,105 | #1,147 | -3.8% |
| Count | 31,687 | 30,047 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 10.74 | 10.05 | -6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marino bearers went from 31,687 to 30,047 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 42 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,105 to #1,147.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Marino
FAQ
Marino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marino?
Name Census estimates that about 34,456 living Americans carry the surname Marino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 9,948 residents.
How common is Marino?
Marino ranks #1,147 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 10.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 10 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 30,047 people with the surname Marino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (34,456), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 10.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 10.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 10 of them to have the surname Marino.
Has Marino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marino went from 31,687 recorded bearers to 30,047. That is a decrease of 1,640 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #1,105 to #1,147.
What does the Census say about the background of Marino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marino, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.3% (24,419 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.3%), Hispanic (14.3%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Marino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Marino mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a sailor or someone who worked at sea. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Marino (10.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Marino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.