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

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

Popularity of Martínez-Reyes in America

Martínez-Reyes is the 45804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martínez-Reyes surname appeared 466 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-Reyes.

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

The surname MARTINEZREYES is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Spain during the medieval period. It is a compound surname, combining the common Spanish surnames Martinez and Reyes.

Martinez is derived from the given name Martin, which itself is derived from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "devoted to Mars". This name was popular among early Christians, as it was borne by Saint Martin of Tours, a 4th-century bishop who was widely venerated.

Reyes, on the other hand, is derived from the Spanish word "rey", meaning "king". It is believed to have originally been an occupational surname for individuals who worked in royal households or had some association with royalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MARTINEZREYES can be found in the Spanish census records from the 16th century, where it appeared with various spellings such as Martinez de Reyes or Martinez Reyes.

Notable individuals with the surname MARTINEZREYES include:

1. Pedro Martinez Reyes (1744-1818), a Spanish military officer and explorer who led expeditions to the Pacific Northwest coast of North America in the late 18th century.

2. María Martinez Reyes (1887-1980), a renowned Pueblo potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, whose works are considered masterpieces of Native American art.

3. Enrique Martinez Reyes (1913-1996), a Mexican painter and muralist, known for his vibrant depictions of rural life and indigenous cultures.

4. Pablo Martinez Reyes (born 1972), a Spanish football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs in the Spanish leagues in the 1990s and early 2000s.

5. Claudia Martinez Reyes (born 1985), a Chilean journalist and television presenter, known for her work on various news and entertainment programs.

The surname MARTINEZREYES has been found in historical records from various Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, among others. It is often associated with regions where Spanish colonization and settlement took place, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the Hispanic world.

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

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

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

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