MARTINES
Martines
Martines is a surname of British origin, which has historical roots in various regions across the UK. The surname is believed to have been derived from the given name Martin, which itself is of Latin origin, meaning "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars", the Roman god of war. The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
The earliest records of the Martines surname in British history date back to the medieval period, where individuals bearing this name were recorded in parish registers, tax rolls, and other official documents. Over the centuries, the surname has developed various spellings and variations, including Martinez, Martinet, and Martyn, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the English language.
The Martines surname has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including farmers, artisans, merchants, and scholars. It has also been associated with notable figures in British history, such as military leaders, politicians, and artists.
Today, the Martines surname continues to be found in various parts of the UK and around the world, carried by individuals who trace their ancestry back to British heritage. The surname remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's complex history and cultural diversity.
There are approximately 46 people named Martines in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Martines.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Portugal
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Portuguese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- Diego
- Francisco
- Gaetano
- Herivelto
Female
- Christy
- Susannah
Similar and related surnames
- Maertin
- Mairtin
- Marines
- Marrtin
- Martens
- Martes
- Marthins
- Marti
- Martian
- Martie
- Martien
- Martim
- Martin
- Martina
- Martinache
- Martinaitis
- Martinaj
- Martinak
- Martinan
- Martinas
- Martinat
- Martinazzo
- Martindale
- Martindell
- Martine
- Martinean
- Martineau
- Martineaux
- Martinec
- Martinek
- Martinel
- Martinell
- Martinelli
- Martinello
- Martinengo
- Martinenko
- Martiner
- Martinescu
- Martinet
- Martinette
- Martinetti
- Martinetto
- Martinex
- Martinez
- Marting
- Martingale
- Martingell
- Martinho
- Martini
- Martinig
- Martinille
- Martinis
- Martiniz
- Martinka
- Martinkenas
- Martinko
- Martinkus
- Martinn
- Martino
- Martinon
- Martinos
- Martinot
- Martinou
- Martinov
- Martinovs
- Martinow
- Martins
- Martinsen
- Martinson
- Martinsone
- Martinsons
- Martinsson
- Martinu
- Martinus
- Martinuzzi
- Martiny
- Martinz
- Martion
- Martis
- Martnez
- Martone
- Marttin
- Martyn
- Martyna
- Martynas
- Martyne
- Martynow
- Meartin
- Meertins
- Mertin
- Mertins
- Mertyn
- Mirtin
- Morties
- Mortimes
- Mortin
- Mortiner
- Mortini
- Mortyn
- Murtin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.