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

Martinz, 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 Martinz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martinz in America

Martinz is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martinz surname appeared 461 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 Martinz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martinz 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 Martinz

The surname MARTINZ has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It can be traced back to the 12th century, during the Reconquista period when Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territories from the Moors. The name likely derives from the Latin name "Martinus," which was a common given name during the Roman era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MARTINZ surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the late 13th century in the Kingdom of Castile. This record mentions individuals with the surname MARTINZ, often accompanied by place names or descriptors, indicating their origins or occupations.

In the 14th century, the MARTINZ surname appeared in various historical documents from the Crown of Aragon, such as tax records and legal proceedings. One notable figure from this period was Gonzalo Martínez de Oviedo (1478-1557), a Spanish historian and author who wrote extensively about the early Spanish settlements in the Americas.

During the Renaissance period, the MARTINZ surname gained prominence in various parts of Europe. In the 16th century, the Dutch painter and printmaker Jeronymus Martenz (1501-1557) became renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings, contributing significantly to the development of printmaking techniques.

Another prominent figure was the Italian mathematician and astronomer Giovanni Martini (1559-1629), who made significant contributions to the study of comets and was one of the first to observe the Andromeda Galaxy through a telescope.

In the 17th century, the MARTINZ surname was associated with the Spanish colonial expansion in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Martínez de Navarrete (1618-1686), a Spanish military officer and explorer who led several expeditions to the Pacific Northwest region of present-day Canada and the United States.

As the centuries progressed, the MARTINZ surname continued to spread across various regions, often adopting localized spellings or variations. Some notable individuals from more recent history include the Mexican artist Francisco Martínez Orozco (1840-1891), known for his vibrant depictions of Mexican culture, and the Argentine writer and poet María Gabriela Martínez (1896-1985), whose works explored themes of love and social injustice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martinz

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

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

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