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

Martelly, 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 Martelly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martelly in America

Martelly is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martelly surname appeared 237 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 Martelly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martelly to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Martelly

The surname MARTELLY is believed to have originated in France, likely in the northern regions of the country, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "martel," which means "hammer" or "mallet." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with blacksmiths or metalworkers who used hammers in their trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARTELLY can be found in the Chartulary of Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval cartulary containing records from the 11th to the 13th centuries. In this document, a certain "Radulfus Martellus" is mentioned, indicating the use of the name as early as the 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name MARTELLY appeared in various records across northern France, often with slightly different spellings such as "Martel," "Martelle," or "Martelli." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable individual bearing the name MARTELLY was Jean Martelly, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was born around 1320 in Normandy and gained recognition for his bravery and military prowess.

Another prominent figure with the surname MARTELLY was Jacques Martelly, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1525 in Rouen, he authored several influential works on religious and philosophical topics, including "De Veritate Sacrae Scripturae" (On the Truth of Sacred Scripture).

During the 17th century, the MARTELLY name gained some prominence in the arts. Pierre Martelly, born in 1620 in Paris, was a renowned painter known for his portraiture and historical scenes. His works can be found in several prestigious collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, the MARTELLY surname was associated with the French nobility. Charles-François Martelly, born in 1745 in Bordeaux, was a nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the local administration and politics of his region.

Throughout its history, the MARTELLY name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, soldiers, scholars, and nobles. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human societies over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martelly

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Martelly.

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 Martelly 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Martelly has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Martelly was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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