How common is the Marinovich surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Marinovich in the United States.

Marinovich

Q: What does the surname Marinovich mean?

The surname Marinovich means "Patronymic meaning 'son of Marino' or 'son of the sailor.'". It is of South Slavic origin.

Patronymic

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Notable Bearers

People with the Marinovich Surname

Douchan Marinovich

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Quick Facts

Origin: South Slavic
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Modern era
Estimated Bearers: 1,500