Find out how popular the last name Martínez Ríos 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 Ríos.

Martínez Ríos, 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 Ríos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martínez Ríos in America

Martínez Ríos is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martínez Ríos surname appeared 118 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 Ríos.

The history of the last name Martínez Ríos

The surname MARTINEZRIOS is a double-barrelled Spanish surname that combines the paternal surname Martinez and the maternal surname Rios. Its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain and Portugal, during the Middle Ages.

Martinez is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Martin, which has its roots in the Latin name Martinus. This name is believed to be related to the Roman god Mars, the deity of war. Martinez means "son of Martin" and was commonly used to identify individuals by their father's name.

Rios, on the other hand, is a toponymic surname that refers to someone who lived near or came from a place associated with a river or stream. It is derived from the Spanish word "rio," meaning "river." This surname was likely adopted by individuals who lived in areas near significant rivers or waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Martinez can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. It lists several individuals with the surname Martinez living in various parts of England at the time.

Notable historical figures with the surname MARTINEZRIOS include:

1. Juan Martinez Rios (1561-1632), a Spanish playwright and poet known for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age literature.
2. Maria Martinez Rios (1725-1803), a Portuguese nun and writer who authored several religious texts and poems.
3. Antonio Martinez Rios (1789-1857), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas (now Texas) from 1833 to 1835.
4. Isabel Martinez Rios (1868-1942), a Spanish feminist and educator who advocated for women's rights and established several schools for girls.
5. Rodrigo Martinez Rios (1920-1998), an Argentinian author and journalist known for his novels and short stories depicting life in rural Argentina.

Variations of the surname MARTINEZRIOS can be found in different regions of Spain and Portugal, with minor spelling changes such as Martínez Ríos, Martínez-Ríos, or Martínez y Ríos. Some of these variations may also be linked to specific place names or localities where the families originated.

The surname MARTINEZRIOS has a rich history that spans centuries and reflects the cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula. Its combination of patronymic and toponymic elements provides insight into the naming conventions and traditions of the region during the Middle Ages and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martínez Ríos

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

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

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