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

Martez, 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 Martez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martez in America

Martez is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martez surname appeared 158 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 Martez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martez 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 Martez

The surname Martez is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "martillo," meaning hammer, suggesting a possible connection to a blacksmith or metalworking trade among the earliest bearers of this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Martez surname can be found in the 14th-century Libro del Repartimiento, a document detailing the distribution of lands and properties following the Christian conquest of the Emirate of Granada. This record indicates that the Martez family had established themselves in the region during the Reconquista.

In the 16th century, the Martez surname gained prominence with the birth of Alonso Martez de Arce (1514-1592), a renowned Spanish architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable structures, including the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

During the colonial era, several members of the Martez family embarked on expeditions to the Americas, leaving their mark on the history of Spanish exploration and settlement in the New World. One notable figure was Diego Martez de Cuellar (1568-1633), a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later served as a colonial administrator in New Spain.

In the realm of literature, the Martez surname is associated with the 19th-century Spanish writer and journalist José Martez Ruiz (1823-1891), whose works provided insightful commentary on the social and political issues of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Martez surname was María Martez de la Cruz (1901-1968), a celebrated Mexican artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of everyday life and indigenous culture in Mexico.

Despite its Spanish origins, the Martez surname has spread across various regions and cultures, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martez

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

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

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