Marian Family Crest & Name History

If your family name is Marian, its origin lies with Mariani, a long-established Italian surname.

What does the surname Marian mean?

It grew out of a personal name: “From Mariano (Marianus)”.

Is Marian the same name as Mariani?

Before spelling was fixed, Mariani was also written Marian. The same family of names includes Mariano and Marianelli.

Does every Marian family have a crest?

There is no single Marian family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Marian report, with a museum-style coat of arms.