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

Martinelli, 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 Martinelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martinelli in America

Martinelli is the 6640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martinelli surname appeared 5,099 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Martinelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martinelli 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 Martinelli

The surname Martinelli has its roots in Italy, originating in the medieval period. It is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Martino, which is the Italian form of the Latin name Martinus. This name ultimately traces its origins back to the Roman god Mars, the god of war.

The Martinelli surname first emerged in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy, where it was particularly prevalent. It is believed that the name may have been associated with the trade of blacksmithing or metalworking, as these professions were often linked to Mars, the god of war.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Martinelli name can be found in the 13th century, when a Giacomo Martinelli is mentioned in the records of the city of Florence. In the 14th century, the name appears in the historic chronicles of the city of Siena, where a Guido Martinelli is documented as a prominent citizen.

During the Renaissance period, the Martinelli family gained prominence in various Italian cities. In the 15th century, a notable figure was Antonio Martinelli (1445-1515), a renowned architect from Siena who designed several churches and palaces in his hometown.

Another notable Martinelli was Vincenzo Martinelli (1590-1659), a Jesuit scholar and historian from Genoa. He authored several works on the history of the Jesuit order and the lives of saints.

In the 18th century, Sebastiano Martinelli (1701-1777) was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Bologna. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze dell'Istituto di Bologna.

The Martinelli surname also gained prominence in the arts. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Martinelli (1833-1887) was a renowned Italian painter from Naples, known for his depictions of historical and religious scenes.

Throughout its history, the Martinelli surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and scholars to artists and scientists, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martinelli

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

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

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