Find out how popular the last name Martínez-Ortiz 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-Ortiz.

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

Popularity of Martínez-Ortiz in America

Martínez-Ortiz is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martínez-Ortiz surname appeared 405 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-Ortiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martínez-Ortiz 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 Martínez-Ortiz

The surname MARTINEZORTIZ has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of the paternal surname Martinez and the maternal surname Ortiz. The name Martinez is derived from the Latin name Martinus, which means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. Ortiz, on the other hand, is a Spanish surname with a Basque origin, believed to be derived from the word "ortze," meaning "hawthorn" or "whitethorn."

During the Reconquista, a period spanning several centuries when Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula fought to reclaim territories from the Moors, many soldiers and nobility adopted surnames based on their military exploits or places of origin. The Martinez portion of the name likely originated from a soldier or nobleman who distinguished himself in battle or had a connection to the cult of Mars.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Libro de la Behetría and the Libro del Repartimiento, contain references to individuals bearing the surnames Martinez and Ortiz, suggesting their widespread use during that time. One notable example is Gonzalo Martinez de Oviedo y Valdés (1478-1557), a Spanish historian and author who wrote extensively about the early Spanish colonization of the Americas.

Another significant figure was Pedro Martínez de Anguiano (1560-1648), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable structures in Madrid, including the Plaza Mayor and the Buen Retiro Palace. His maternal surname, Anguiano, was likely merged with the paternal Martinez over time, forming the compound surname Martinez de Anguiano.

In the literary realm, Francisco Martínez de la Rosa (1787-1862) was a prominent Spanish poet, playwright, and politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain in the 19th century. His works, such as "La Viuda de Padilla" and "Aben Humeya," explored themes of Spanish history and culture.

Moving to the Americas, Hernán Martínez de Valdés (c. 1560-1629) was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions to the Gulf of California and the Baja California peninsula in the early 17th century. His writings provide valuable insights into the early Spanish exploration and colonization efforts in the region.

While the surname MARTINEZORTIZ has its roots in Spain, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout history.

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

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

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

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