Marvin or Marven is an English surname derived from one of several personal names: Merewine, which itself could arise from Maerwin with an Old English meaning of "fame (or famous) friend"; the similar Old English Mǣrwynn, meaning "renowned joy"; Merefinn, which has an Old Norse derivation; or Merfyn/Mervyn, arising from Old Welsh with a meaning of "eminent marrow".[1]

Marvin as a surname may refer to:

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick, ed. (2003). "Marvin" (Scanned text). Dictionary of American family names. Vol. Two (G-N). Oxford University Press. p. 526. ISBN 0-19-516558-6. Retrieved 30 April 2023.

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