Find out how popular the last name Alvarez-Martine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alvarez-Martine.

Alvarez-Martine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alvarez-Martine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvarez-Martine in America

Alvarez-Martine is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvarez-Martine surname appeared 165 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alvarez-Martine.

The history of the last name Alvarez-Martine

The surname ALVAREZMARTINE is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a combination of two Spanish surnames, Alvarez and Martinez, suggesting that it may have originated from a marriage between families bearing those respective names.

The name Alvarez itself is derived from the Germanic name Alvar, which means "elf warrior" or "elf counselor." This name was brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the Visigothic era and later adopted by Spanish families. Martinez, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Martin, which itself comes from the Roman name Martinus.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALVAREZMARTINE surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan ALVAREZMARTINE is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This suggests that the combined surname was already in use during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the ALVAREZMARTINE surname was Diego ALVAREZMARTINE (1510-1585), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Diego was one of the 18 survivors of the expedition that ultimately circumnavigated the globe.

Another prominent individual with this surname was María ALVAREZMARTINE (1678-1743), a Spanish painter and engraver who is considered one of the first female artists to achieve widespread recognition in Spain during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, Pedro ALVAREZMARTINE (1723-1799) was a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1789 to 1793. His tenure was marked by efforts to fortify the island's defenses against potential attacks from foreign powers.

Moving into the 19th century, Juana ALVAREZMARTINE (1811-1892) was a renowned Spanish novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and the plight of women in her era.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Miguel ALVAREZMARTINE (1894-1962) was a Spanish-born Mexican artist and muralist known for his vibrant depictions of indigenous Mexican culture and traditions.

While the ALVAREZMARTINE surname may not be as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including exploration, art, literature, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvarez-Martine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alvarez-Martine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alvarez-Martine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alvarez-Martine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Alvarez-Martine, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!