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

Martínez-Juárez, 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 Martínez-Juárez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martínez-Juárez in America

Martínez-Juárez is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martínez-Juárez surname appeared 141 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 Martínez-Juárez.

The history of the last name Martínez-Juárez

The surname MARTINEZJUAREZ has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. It is a compound surname formed by the combination of two common Spanish surnames, Martinez and Juarez.

Martinez is derived from the personal name Martin, which is ultimately derived from the ancient Roman name Martinus. This name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Martis," meaning "of Mars," the Roman god of war. The suffix "-ez" is a common patronymic ending in Spanish surnames, indicating "son of."

Juarez, on the other hand, is a topographic surname that likely originated from a place name referring to a location near the Jura Mountains, which stretch across parts of France, Switzerland, and Germany. The name may also have Iberian roots, potentially deriving from the Arabic word "shara," meaning "rocky place."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MARTINEZJUAREZ surname can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, Spain, where a certain Juan MARTINEZJUAREZ is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This document is believed to be a record of land ownership or taxation.

Another notable historical figure bearing this surname was Diego MARTINEZJUAREZ (1530-1589), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of modern-day Mexico and is recorded as one of the founders of the city of Zacatecas.

In the 17th century, a prominent family with the MARTINEZJUAREZ surname is recorded as having lived in the town of Cordoba, Spain. One member of this family, Francisco MARTINEZJUAREZ (1612-1678), was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy.

Moving into the 18th century, records show that a certain María MARTINEZJUAREZ (1721-1789) was a renowned artist and painter in the city of Seville, known for her stunning religious works and portraits of the local nobility.

In the 19th century, José MARTINEZJUAREZ (1846-1912) was a prominent political figure in Spain, serving as a member of the Spanish Parliament and advocating for workers' rights and social reforms.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the MARTINEZJUAREZ surname, which has its roots deeply embedded in Spanish culture and history, spanning various regions and professions over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martínez-Juárez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Martínez-Juárez.

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 Martínez-Juárez 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.

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 Martínez-Juárez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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