Martini

Martini is a British surname of Italian origin, derived from the name Martino, which is the Italian form of the name Martin. The surname originated as a patronymic form, meaning that it was used to indicate a person's father's name was Martino.

Origin and Meaning

The name Martino itself is derived from the Latin name Martinus, which was a personal name borne by early Christians, including Saint Martin of Tours. The name Martinus is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars.

Distribution

The surname Martini is not as common in Britain as it is in its native Italy, but there are still pockets of Martini families scattered throughout the country. The surname has also spread around the world due to Italian emigration, particularly to the Americas and Australia.

Famous Individuals

Some notable individuals with the surname Martini include:

  1. Doménico Maria Martini (1730-1809) - An Italian musicographer and composer.

  2. Gianni A. Martini - An Italian artist known for his work in sculpture and painting.

  3. Germano Martini - An Italian footballer who played as a midfielder in the 1970s and 1980s.

References

  • Hanks, Patrick. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.

  • Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 399 people named Martini in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Martini.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Antonio
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Dominic
  • Giuseppe
  • John
  • Luigi
  • Michael
  • Paolo
  • Robert
  • Roberto
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Carla
  • Catherine
  • Emily
  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Jeniffer
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Monica
  • Nadia
  • Nicola
  • Rachel
  • Simona
  • Valerie
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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