Marras Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Marras surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Marras name
Marras is a Sardinian surname from marra, the island's word for a hoe or mattock, a heavy hand tool for breaking the soil. It probably began as a name for a farm labourer who worked the land by hand, or as a nickname. The final -s is typical of Sardinian surnames, which keep forms of the old island language. Marras is common throughout Sardinia, especially in the province of Sassari.
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This overview covers the Marras name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and France; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Marras name FAQ
What does the Marras name mean?
Hoe (farm labourer). Common variants include Marra, Marrazzu, Marrocu.
Where does the Marras surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and France.
Is there a Marras coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Marras crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marras coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.