Marincic Family History
Marincic Surname Meaning
Slovenian (Marinčič) and Croatian (Marinčić) surnames are metronymic, derived from the female personal name Marina. This connects them to the metronymic form Marinich.
Additionally, these surnames can also be considered patronymic, originating from its derivatives, particularly Marinko, and in the case of Slovenia, the surname Marinc.
The patronymic aspect is linked to the personal name Marin, which has its roots in the Latin name Marinus.
Overall, the names illustrate a connection to both maternal and paternal lineage through the variations of Marina and Marin.
Such naming conventions highlight the cultural significance of family names in Slovenian and Croatian heritage.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
