Marinovich

Meaning

Patronymic meaning 'son of Marino' or 'son of the sailor.'

Etymology

Derived from the given name Marino combined with the South Slavic patronymic suffix -ovich. The name Marino itself comes from Latin marinus, meaning 'of the sea.'

About the Marinovich Surname

A South Slavic patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Marino. This surname type reflects the region's naming conventions combining Romance given names with Slavic suffixes.

Distribution

Found in former Yugoslavia, particularly among Serbian and Croatian populations.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Marinovich Surname