MARTINE
Martine
Martine is a British surname with French origins, derived from the given name Martin which means "warrior" or "dedicated to Mars" in Latin. The name Martine is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest.
History
The Martine surname has a long history in the British Isles, with records dating back to medieval times. It is thought to have been first used predominantly in regions with Norman influence, particularly in England and Scotland. Over the centuries, the surname Martine has spread across various parts of the United Kingdom, leading to diverse branches of the Martine family.
Notable People
- Sir George Martine: A prominent Scottish historian and antiquary known for his works on Scottish history.
- Sophie Martine: A notable British fashion designer recognised for her innovative and sustainable designs.
- David Martine: A successful British entrepreneur who founded a leading technology company in London.
Legacy
The Martine surname continues to be borne by numerous individuals across the UK and has become an integral part of British heritage. Variants of the name, such as Martin or Martinez, are also common, exemplifying the enduring influence of the Martine name.
References
- Hanks, P., et al. (2003). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 145 people named Martine in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Martine.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Eliot
- Jean-louis
- Raymond
- Roderick
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gayna
- Julie
- Laetitia
- Louise
Similar and related surnames
- Maertin
- Mairtin
- Marden
- Mardon
- Marine
- Maritn
- Marrtin
- Martain
- Martein
- Marten
- Martens
- Martey
- Marthins
- Marti
- Martian
- Martie
- Martien
- Martignon
- Martim
- Martin
- Martina
- Martinache
- Martinaj
- Martinak
- Martinali
- Martinan
- Martinas
- Martinat
- Martindal
- Martindale
- Martindell
- Martinean
- Martineau
- Martineaux
- Martinec
- Martinek
- Martinel
- Martinell
- Martinelli
- Martinello
- Martinengo
- Martinenko
- Martiner
- Martines
- Martinescu
- Martinet
- Martinette
- Martinetti
- Martinetto
- Martinex
- Martinez
- Marting
- Martingale
- Martingell
- Martinho
- Martini
- Martinig
- Martinille
- Martinis
- Martiniz
- Martinka
- Martinko
- Martinkus
- Martinn
- Martino
- Martinoli
- Martinon
- Martinos
- Martinot
- Martinou
- Martinov
- Martinova
- Martinovs
- Martinow
- Martins
- Martinsen
- Martinson
- Martinsone
- Martinu
- Martinus
- Martiny
- Martinz
- Martion
- Martis
- Martiz
- Martn
- Martnez
- Marton
- Martone
- Martoni
- Marttin
- Martye
- Martyn
- Martyna
- Martynas
- Martyne
- Martynow
- Meartin
- Meertins
- Mertens
- Mertin
- Mertins
- Mertyn
- Mirtin
- Moreton
- Morettini
- Morten
- Mortime
- Mortin
- Mortiner
- Mortini
- Morton
- Mortyn
- Mourton
- Murtin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.