MARTINEZ
Martinez
Origin: Martinez is a surname of Spanish origin, deriving from the given name Martin. It is commonly found in Spain and Latin America, but has also been adopted by individuals of Spanish descent residing in the United Kingdom.
Meaning: The surname Martinez is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Martin". The name Martin itself is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.
Distribution: While primarily associated with Spanish-speaking countries, Martinez as a surname can also be found in regions where Spanish influence has been prominent, such as the United Kingdom. Those bearing the surname Martinez in the UK often have ancestral ties to Spain or Latin America.
Notable Individuals:
- Gino Martinez (b. 1985) - British-Spanish chef known for his fusion cuisine blending Spanish and British flavours.
- Alicia Martinez (b. 1972) - British actress of Hispanic descent, known for her roles in British television dramas.
Variants: Variants of the surname Martinez include Martin, Martinus, and Martinelli.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Mendez-Fonseca, C. (2019). Hispanic Surnames and Family History. UPNE.
There are approximately 3,913 people named Martinez in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,388th most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Martinez.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- Carlos
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Jose
- Joseph
- Juan
- Luis
- Manuel
Female
- Ana
- Carmen
- Cristina
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Eva
- Helen
- Laura
- Maria
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rosa
- Ruth
- Sandra
Similar and related surnames
- Maertin
- Mairtin
- Marinez
- Marrtin
- Martain
- Martein
- Martenez
- Martens
- Martian
- Martie
- Martien
- Martignetti
- Martin
- Martina
- Martinache
- Martinaj
- Martinak
- Martinali
- Martinan
- Martinas
- Martinat
- Martinazzo
- Martindale
- Martindell
- Martine
- Martinean
- Martineau
- Martineaux
- Martinec
- Martinek
- Martinel
- Martinell
- Martinelli
- Martinello
- Martinengo
- Martinenko
- Martiner
- Martines
- Martinescu
- Martinet
- Martinette
- Martinetti
- Martinetto
- Martinex
- Marting
- Martingale
- Martingell
- Martinho
- Martini
- Martinig
- Martinille
- Martinis
- Martiniz
- Martinka
- Martinko
- Martinn
- Martinnant
- Martino
- Martinon
- Martinos
- Martinot
- Martinou
- Martinov
- Martinow
- Martins
- Martinsen
- Martinsone
- Martinu
- Martinus
- Martinuzzi
- Martiny
- Martinz
- Martnez
- Martone
- Marttin
- Martyn
- Martyna
- Martynas
- Martyne
- Meartin
- Meertins
- Mertin
- Mertins
- Mirtin
- Mortin
- Mortiner
- Murtin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.