The Marie Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Marie, its origins in France, and the story behind a Marie family crest.
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Origin of the Marie name
Marie as a French surname comes from the given name Marie (Mary), taken in devotion to the Virgin Mary. It may be a matronymic, or from Marie used as a second, male given name. The surname is especially typical of Normandy, notably the Manche and Calvados.
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This overview covers the Marie name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Mauritius; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Marie name FAQ
What does the Marie name mean?
From Mary. Common variants include Mary, Mariette, Marion.
Where does the Marie surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Mauritius.
Is there a Marie coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Marie crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marie coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).