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Where does the last name marrero come from?

The last name Marrero comes from Spain, where it originated as a toponymic surname, derived from the place of residence: the locality of Marrero, in the Canary Islands. The name is believed to have roots in the Guanche language of the indigenous people of the Canary Islands, and its original meaning is uncertain. It is thought to be derived from the Guanche word "mar", which means "sea" and the suffix "-ero" which means "from" or "of".

The Marrero surname is commonly found in the Canary Islands and other regions with significant Canarian heritage, including Latin America and certain areas in the southern United States.