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

Martes, 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 Martes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martes in America

Martes is the 31906th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martes surname appeared 723 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 Martes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martes 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 Martes

The surname MARTES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "martes," which means "Tuesday," indicating that the name may have been given to someone born on that day of the week or possibly associated with a market held on Tuesdays.

The earliest known record of the MARTES surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, which was a medieval Spanish kingdom located in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In these records, the name appears as "Martes," suggesting that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MARTES surname was Juan Martes, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Zaragoza during the late 15th century. He was known for his involvement in the local trade guilds and his role in the city's governance.

Another notable figure with the MARTES surname was Catalina Martes, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the 16th century. She was born in Seville and gained recognition for her poetry, which explored themes of love, religion, and the human experience.

In the 17th century, the MARTES surname can be found in historical records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One example is Diego Martes, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

During the 18th century, the MARTES surname appeared in the historical records of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwestern coast of Africa. One prominent individual from this time was Tomás Martes, a wealthy landowner and plantation owner who played a significant role in the local economy and politics.

In the 19th century, Pedro Martes, a Spanish politician and lawyer, made a notable contribution to the development of the Spanish legal system. He was instrumental in drafting and implementing various legal reforms during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

While the MARTES surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martes

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

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

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