2000
#64,934
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 286
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Rare Last name
Martinezperez
A combined Spanish surname originating from the first names Martín and Pedro.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,232 Americans carry the last name Martinezperez. That puts it at #14,674 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 153,564 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Martinezperez 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
2.2K
1 in 153,564
Census rank
#14,674
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,946 bearers of the surname Martinezperez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14674th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Martinezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Black (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Martinezperez
The surname MARTINEZPEREZ has its origins in Spain, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of two distinct surnames: Martinez and Perez.
Martinez is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Martin, which itself has its roots in the ancient Roman name Martinus. This name was originally derived from the Latin word "Mars," the Roman god of war. The addition of the suffix "-ez" indicates a patronymic form, meaning "son of Martin."
Perez, on the other hand, is also a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Pedro (Peter in English). This name has its origins in the Greek word "Petros," meaning "rock." The suffix "-ez" again indicates the patronymic form, meaning "son of Pedro."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname MARTINEZPEREZ can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Castile and Andalusia. It is likely that the combination of these two surnames occurred as a result of marriages between families bearing the individual surnames Martinez and Perez.
In the 15th century, the surname MARTINEZPEREZ appears in historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. One notable figure was Hernando Martinez Perez, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan Martinez Perez, a Spanish sculptor and architect who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is renowned for his work on various churches and cathedrals in Spain, including the Cathedral of Seville.
During the 17th century, the surname MARTINEZPEREZ can be found in records related to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. One notable figure was Miguel Martinez Perez, a Spanish missionary and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Philippine languages.
In the 18th century, the surname MARTINEZPEREZ was associated with prominent figures in the Spanish military and government. For example, José Martinez Perez was a Spanish military officer who served as the Governor of Chile from 1761 to 1768.
As the centuries progressed, the surname MARTINEZPEREZ continued to be well-represented in various fields, including literature, arts, and academia. In the 19th century, Manuel Martinez Perez was a renowned Spanish poet and author who contributed to the romantic literary movement in Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Martinezperez
Among Census respondents with the surname Martinezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Black (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Martinezperez 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 Martinezperez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.8% · 1,903
- White1.8% · 35
- Black or African American0.2% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Martinezperez
Martinezperez 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
#25,226
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 982
+696 bearers (+243.4%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 39,708 places
2020
#14,674
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,946
+964 bearers (+98.2%)
Per 100,000 0.65
Rank movement Up 10,552 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #64,934 | 286 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,226 | 982 | 0.33 | +696 bearers (+243.4%) | Up 39,708 places |
| 2020 | #14,674 | 1,946 | 0.65 | +964 bearers (+98.2%) | Up 10,552 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 Martinezperez 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 | #25,226 | #14,674 | 41.8% |
| Count | 982 | 1,946 | 98.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.65 | 97.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Martinezperez bearers went from 982 to 1,946 (+98.2% change). The surname moved up 10,552 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,226 to #14,674.
FAQ
Martinezperez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Martinezperez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,232 living Americans carry the surname Martinezperez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 153,564 residents.
How common is Martinezperez?
Martinezperez ranks #14,674 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.65 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 1,946 people with the surname Martinezperez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,232), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.65 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 Martinezperez.
Has Martinezperez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Martinezperez went from 982 recorded bearers to 1,946. That is an increase of 964 (+98.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,226 to #14,674.
What does the Census say about the background of Martinezperez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Martinezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Black (0.2%). 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 Martinezperez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.8% (1,903 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Martinezperez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.8%), White (1.8%), Black (0.2%). 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 Martinezperez (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 Martinezperez mean?
A combined Spanish surname originating from the first names Martín and Pedro. 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 Martinezperez (0.65 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 Martinezperez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.