Marion name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Marion mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Marion is of French origin and means "Star of the sea".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Marion is of English origin and means "Greatness".
From Old French Marion, a diminutive of Marie, used in England since the Middle Ages.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A matronymic surname.
- (chiefly US) A male given name transferred from the surname, or by folk etymology seen as a masculine form of Mary.
- A suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.
- An ancient city on the island of Cyprus.
- A city, the county seat of Perry County, Alabama, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States.
- A neighborhood in the town of Southington, Connecticut, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Grant County, Indiana, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Marion Township, Shelby County, Indiana, United States.
- A city in Linn County, Iowa, United States.
- A small city, the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States.
- A home rule city, the county seat of Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States.
- A town in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States.
- A town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.
- A village in Osceola County, Michigan, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States.
- A town in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Cole County, Missouri, United States.
- A census-designated place and unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States.
- An area in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
- A town, a hamlet and census-designated place in Wayne County, New York, United States.
- A city, the county seat of McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. Named after Francis Marion.
- A small city in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States.
- An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Marion County, Oregon, United States.
- An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Marion County, South Carolina, United States.
- A small city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States.
- A small city in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States.
- A census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States.
- A town, the county seat of Smyth County, Virginia, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States.
- A town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States.
- A town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States.
- A town in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.
- A city in Shawano County and Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States.
Marion was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Esperanto, French, German, Middle French, Norwegian, Old French, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Marion
Notable Persons Named Marion
Marine Le Pen is a politician. Marine was given the name Marion Anne Perrine Le Pen on August 5th, 1968 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Marion Cotillard is an actress and singer. She has had major accomplishments since 1993. Marion was born on September 30th, 1975 in Paris.
John Wayne was an actor, director, and producer. John was given the name Marion Robert Morrison on May 26th, 1907 in Winterset, Iowa, U.S. John is also known as Marion Mitchell Morrison, Marion Michael Morrison, Duke Morrison, and The Duke. He passed away on June 11th, 1979.
Suge Knight is a hip hop music and gangsta rap football player. He was most prominent from 1989 to present. Suge was given the name Marion Hugh Knight Jr. on April 19th, 1965 in Compton, California, U.S. Suge is also known as Sugar Bear.
Marion Maréchal-Le Pen is a politician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2012 to present. Marion was born on December 10th, 1989 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Marion Jones is a basketball player for the Tulsa Shock. Her career lasted from 2010 to 2011. Marion was born on October 12th, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Pat RobertsonChancellor of Regent University
- Marion RossActress
- Marion BarryMember of the Council of the District of Columbia
- Marion BartoliTennis Player
- Marion LorneActress
- Marion RavenMusician
- Sue Randall
- Barbara PepperActress
- Marion Chesney GibbonsWriter
- Marion BloomFictional Character
- Marion Barber IIIFootball Player
- Lady SawSinger
- Marion NestleScientist
- Moe BandySinging
Notable Persons With the Last Name Marion
Notable Persons With the Last Name Marion
Francis Marion is a military person. His military service ended in 1782.
Shawn Marion is a basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. His career lasted from 1999 to 2015. Shawn was born on May 7th, 1978 in Waukegan, Illinois.
Jean-Luc Marion is a philosopher. Jean-Luc was born on July 3rd, 1946 in Meudon.
Delicate Steve is a musician. They were most active from 2010 to 2010. Delicate was given the name Steve Marion .
Isaac was born in 1981.
Frances Marion was an author, journalist, and screenwriter. Her career lasted from 1912 to 1972. Frances was given the name Marion Benson Owens on November 18th, 1888. She breathed her last breath on May 12th, 1973.
Common last names for Marion
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Marion | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 70.47% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 23.17% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.97% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.25% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.54% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Marion
People with the last name Marion are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Marion
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