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

Martos, 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 Martos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martos in America

Martos is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martos surname appeared 636 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 Martos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martos 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 Martos

The surname Martos originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "Marto," which means the month of March, suggesting a possible connection to individuals born or named during that time.

Martos is also the name of a municipality located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. This town's name can be traced back to the Latin word "Martius," which is related to the Roman god of war, Mars. It is possible that the surname Martos may have originated from this place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Martos can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century Castilian manuscript that documented hunting practices and activities of the Spanish nobility. This reference suggests that the Martos family may have been involved in hunting or associated with aristocratic circles during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Martos was Gaspar de Martos, a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in the expeditions of Juan Ponce de León and Pánfilo de Narváez to Florida in the early 1500s.

Another prominent individual was Juan de Martos, a 17th-century Spanish dramatist and poet who contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. He was born in Seville in 1609 and is known for his plays and comedies, including "El Portero de San Pablo" and "El Catalán Serralonga."

In the 18th century, José Martos Vallejo, a Spanish military engineer and architect, made significant contributions to the design and construction of fortifications and defensive structures throughout Spain and its territories.

Moving into the 19th century, Cristino Martos Balbi, a Spanish politician and lawyer, played a prominent role in the revolutionary movements of 1854 and 1868. He served as the President of the Executive Power during the Glorious Revolution and later became the Minister of Justice and Grace.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname Martos throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martos

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

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

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