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

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

Popularity of Martínez-Ramírez in America

Martínez-Ramírez is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martínez-Ramírez surname appeared 451 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-Ramírez.

The history of the last name Martínez-Ramírez

The surname MARTINEZRAMIRE is a combination of two Spanish surnames, Martinez and Ramire. It is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period.

The first part of the name, Martinez, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Martin, which is itself derived from the Roman name Martinus. Martinus is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Mars," the name of the Roman god of war. The suffix "-ez" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of."

The second part of the name, Ramire, is also a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Ramiro, which in turn is derived from the Germanic name Raginmēr, meaning "mighty counselor" or "powerful advisor."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Martinez can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a census-like document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the region of Castile, Spain. The name Ramire also appears in various medieval Spanish records and documents.

Notable individuals who bore the surname MARTINEZRAMIRE throughout history include:

1. Pedro Martinez Ramire (c. 1450 - 1520), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.
2. Isabel Martinez Ramire (c. 1530 - 1603), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of numerous artists and writers during the Spanish Golden Age.
3. Rodrigo Martinez Ramire (c. 1620 - 1685), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the reconciliation of Christian doctrine with Aristotelian philosophy.
4. María Martinez Ramire (c. 1755 - 1830), a Spanish revolutionary and activist who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against French occupation.
5. Juan Martinez Ramire (c. 1845 - 1912), a Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and urban spaces in Madrid and Barcelona.

The surname MARTINEZRAMIRE has a rich history rooted in medieval Spain, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shaped the Iberian Peninsula over centuries.

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

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

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

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