2000
#11,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,397
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.89
Rare Last name
Martine
French occupational surname for a soldier or warrior, derived from the name Martin, meaning "dedicated to Mars."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,978 Americans carry the last name Martine. That puts it at #11,578 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 115,095 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Martine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Martine with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.0K
1 in 115,095
Census rank
#11,578
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,597 bearers of the surname Martine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11578th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Martine, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (37.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (8.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Martine
The surname Martine is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Martinus, which itself comes from the Roman god Mars, the god of war. The name first appeared in ancient Rome, where it was a common name among Roman soldiers and warriors.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Martine can be traced back to the 12th century in the Normandy region of France. At that time, it was often spelled as "Martin" or "Martin". The name was particularly prevalent in the areas around Rouen and Caen.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname was Raoul Martine, a Norman knight who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard the Lionheart. Another notable figure was Jean Martine, a French poet and playwright born in Paris in 1460.
In the 13th century, the surname began to spread throughout other parts of Europe as the French language and culture gained influence. It was particularly common in England, where it was often anglicized to "Martin".
One of the earliest recorded English bearers of the name was William Martine, a landholder in Oxfordshire who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. In Scotland, the name can be traced back to Sir William Martine, a wealthy landowner in Aberdeenshire in the late 14th century.
Other notable historical figures with the surname Martine include:
1. Pierre Martine (1442-1512), a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.
2. Jeremiah Martine (1638-1698), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets.
3. Benjamin Martine (1704-1782), an English physician and scientist who made important discoveries in the field of electricity.
4. Marie-Anne Martine (1719-1808), a French painter and engraver who was a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris.
5. John Martine (1789-1854), a Scottish botanist and professor at the University of Cambridge, known for his work on plant taxonomy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Martine
Among Census respondents with the surname Martine, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (37.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (8.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Martine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Martine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White45.9% · 1,192
- Hispanic or Latino37.8% · 981
- American Indian and Alaska Native8.8% · 229
- Black or African American4.6% · 119
- Two or more races2.2% · 56
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 20
Timeline
Historical Census data for Martine
Martine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,603
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,227
-170 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 1,649 places
2020
#11,578
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,597
+370 bearers (+16.6%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Up 2,025 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,954 | 2,397 | 0.89 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,603 | 2,227 | 0.75 | -170 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 1,649 places |
| 2020 | #11,578 | 2,597 | 0.87 | +370 bearers (+16.6%) | Up 2,025 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Martine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,603 | #11,578 | 14.9% |
| Count | 2,227 | 2,597 | 16.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.87 | 15.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Martine bearers went from 2,227 to 2,597 (+16.6% change). The surname moved up 2,025 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,603 to #11,578.
FAQ
Martine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Martine?
Name Census estimates that about 2,978 living Americans carry the surname Martine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 115,095 residents.
How common is Martine?
Martine ranks #11,578 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,597 people with the surname Martine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,978), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.87 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.87 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Martine.
Has Martine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Martine went from 2,227 recorded bearers to 2,597. That is an increase of 370 (+16.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,603 to #11,578.
What does the Census say about the background of Martine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Martine, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (37.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (8.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Martine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.9% (1,192 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Martine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (45.9%), Hispanic (37.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (8.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Martine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Martine mean?
French occupational surname for a soldier or warrior, derived from the name Martin, meaning "dedicated to Mars." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Martine (0.87 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Martine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.