Where Does the Marinello Surname Come From?

Some records give Marinelli; others give Marinello. Both point to the same Italian family name. Taken at its root, Marinello points to “Little Marino”.

• Marinello and Marinelli differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in singular and plural versions.
• You may also find the name written Marini and Marino.

Marinello coat of arms

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Marinello, so the heraldry linked to Marinelli is a starting point, not an automatic right. Get the complete Marinello report, with a museum-style coat of arms.