MARTINS
Martins
Martins is a surname of British origin, derived from the given name Martin. The name Martin itself derived from the Latin name "Martinus," which was a derivative of "Mars," the Roman god of war. The name was introduced into Britain by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066.
Distribution
The surname Martins is relatively common in Britain, with concentrations found in various regions across the country. It is found in both England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with significant populations in urban areas as well as rural communities.
History
The history of the Martins surname in Britain can be traced back to feudal times when surnames were first adopted to distinguish between individuals. The Martins family has a long-standing presence in British history, with several notable figures bearing the surname.
Notable Individuals
- George R. R. Martin - American author, whose paternal ancestors were of British origin.
- Ainsley Martins - British footballer who played for the national team during the 1990s.
The Martins surname carries with it a sense of British heritage and history, with many individuals proud to bear this name and to be a part of its legacy.
There are approximately 4,463 people named Martins in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,104th most common surname in Britain. Around 69 in a million people in Britain are named Martins.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Carlos
- David
- Joao
- John
- Jose
- Luis
- Manuel
- Michael
- Paulo
- Pedro
Female
- Ana
- Carla
- Elizabeth
- Ellen
- Maria
- Mary
- Patricia
- Paula
- Sandra
- Susana
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Martin
- Martyn
- Marten
- Martinson
- Martine
- Maertens
- Maertin
- Mairtin
- Martina
- Marrtin
- Martens
- Marthins
- Marti
- Martian
- Martien
- Martim
- Martinaj
- Martinak
- Martinan
- Martinas
- Martinat
- Martinean
- Martineau
- Martineaux
- Martinec
- Martinek
- Martinel
- Martinell
- Martiner
- Martines
- Martinescu
- Martinet
- Martinex
- Martinez
- Marting
- Martinho
- Martini
- Martinis
- Martiniz
- Martinka
- Martinko
- Martinkus
- Martinn
- Martino
- Martinon
- Martinos
- Martinot
- Martinov
- Martinsen
- Martinsone
- Martinsons
- Martinsson
- Martinu
- Martinus
- Martinuzzi
- Martiny
- Martinz
- Martion
- Martis
- Martius
- Marttin
- Martyna
- Martyne
- Martynow
- Meartin
- Mertin
- Mertins
- Mertyn
- Mirtin
- Mortin
- Mortini
- Mortyn
- Murtin
- Marins
- Martie
- Martignon
- Martinaitis
- Martinali
- Martinazzo
- Martindal
- Martinette
- Martingell
- Martinig
- Martinille
- Martinoli
- Martinou
- Martinova
- Martinovs
- Martinow
- Martiz
- Martone
- Martynas
- Martynski
- Martys
- Meertins
- Morettini
- Mortinson
- Martindale
- Martinelli
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.