2000
#4,070
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,041
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.98
Rare Last name
Martines
A patronymic surname derived from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,058 Americans carry the last name Martines. That puts it at #7,289 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 67,765 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Martines 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.
Bearers in the US
5.1K
1 in 67,765
Census rank
#7,289
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,411 bearers of the surname Martines in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7289th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Martines, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.7%. The next largest groups are White (17.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Martines
The surname "MARTINES" has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Martinus," which was a Roman family name and later became a common personal name among Christians. The name is believed to be related to the Roman god Mars, the god of war, suggesting a potential military or warrior connection.
In Spain, the name "MARTINES" emerged as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Martin." It was commonly used in regions like Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon, where it took on various regional spellings and forms, such as "Martínez" or "Martines."
The earliest recorded instances of the name "MARTINES" can be found in medieval Spanish documents and records. One notable example is Domingo Martines, a Catalan writer and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. Another early figure was Gonzalo Martines de Oviedo, a Spanish historian and author born in 1478, who wrote extensively about the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
The name "MARTINES" has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pedro Martines de Munilla (1450-1520), a Spanish soldier and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas in 1498.
Another prominent bearer of the surname was Pedro Martines de Valencia (1555-1629), a Spanish painter and architect known for his work in the Mannerist style. His most notable work is the façade of the Church of San Miguel de los Reyes in Valencia.
In the field of literature, Juan Martines de Jáuregui (1583-1641) was a Spanish poet and painter who gained recognition for his religious and mythological works, as well as his translations of classical authors.
Moving to the New World, Juan Martines de Rozas (1759-1813) was a Chilean military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the Chilean War of Independence against Spain.
Finally, Alfredo Martines (1866-1946) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor who was influential in the Symbolist movement and known for his allegorical and mythological works.
While the surname "MARTINES" has various regional spellings and origins, its roots can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it emerged as a patronymic name with potential connections to the Roman god Mars and the personal name "Martinus." Over the centuries, the name has been borne by notable figures across various fields, leaving an indelible mark on history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Martines
Among Census respondents with the surname Martines, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.7%. The next largest groups are White (17.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Martines 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 Martines surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino79.7% · 3,514
- White17.0% · 748
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 57
- Black or African American1.0% · 42
- Two or more races0.9% · 38
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Martines
Martines 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
#3,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,363
+1,322 bearers (+16.4%)
Per 100,000 3.17
Rank movement Up 290 places
2020
#7,289
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,411
-4,952 bearers (-52.9%)
Per 100,000 1.48
Rank movement Down 3,509 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,070 | 8,041 | 2.98 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,780 | 9,363 | 3.17 | +1,322 bearers (+16.4%) | Up 290 places |
| 2020 | #7,289 | 4,411 | 1.48 | -4,952 bearers (-52.9%) | Down 3,509 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 Martines 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 | #3,780 | #7,289 | -92.8% |
| Count | 9,363 | 4,411 | -52.9% |
| Per 100K | 3.17 | 1.48 | -53.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Martines bearers went from 9,363 to 4,411 (-52.9% change). The surname moved down 3,509 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,780 to #7,289.
FAQ
Martines surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Martines?
Name Census estimates that about 5,058 living Americans carry the surname Martines. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 67,765 residents.
How common is Martines?
Martines ranks #7,289 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.48 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 4,411 people with the surname Martines. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,058), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.48 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 Martines.
Has Martines become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Martines went from 9,363 recorded bearers to 4,411. That is a decrease of 4,952 (-52.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,780 to #7,289.
What does the Census say about the background of Martines?
Among Census respondents with the surname Martines, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.7%. The next largest groups are White (17.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Martines in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.7% (3,514 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Martines appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (79.7%), White (17.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). 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 Martines (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 Martines mean?
A patronymic surname derived from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." 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 Martines (1.48 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 people are called Martines?
Find out how many people are called Martines on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.