Find out how popular the last name Martin-Martin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Martin-Martin.

Martin-Martin, 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 Martin-Martin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martin-Martin in America

Martin-Martin is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martin-Martin surname appeared 140 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 Martin-Martin.

The history of the last name Martin-Martin

The surname MARTINMARTIN is of French origin, originating from the combination of the given name "Martin" and the French word "martre," which means "marten," a type of weasel. This double-barrelled surname likely emerged in the 12th or 13th century, during the time when surnames were becoming hereditary in France.

It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who trapped or worked with martens. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The earliest recorded instances of the MARTINMARTIN surname can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in areas like Normandy and Picardy.

In medieval records, variations of the name can be found, such as "Martinmartre," "Martynmartre," and "Martynmartyn." These variations reflect the fluidity of spelling and pronunciation during that era. One notable early bearer of the name was Robert Martinmartre, a merchant from Paris who was mentioned in a 1327 tax record.

The MARTINMARTIN surname also made its way to England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. One of the earliest known English bearers of the name was William Martinmartin, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the MARTINMARTIN surname. These include:

1. Jean Martinmartin (c. 1550-1610), a French Protestant theologian and author from Normandy.
2. Pierre Martinmartin (1634-1689), a French painter and engraver from Paris.
3. Louis Martinmartin (1767-1835), a French general during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Charles Martinmartin (1808-1877), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
5. Auguste Martinmartin (1859-1924), a French artist and illustrator known for his work in children's literature.

While the MARTINMARTIN surname originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North America, and beyond, carried by generations of migrants and settlers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martin-Martin

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

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

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