MARTINSON
Martinson
Martinson is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to Scandinavia, particularly the countries of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The name is believed to be of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Martin", with "Martin" originating from the Latin name "Martinus", which means "of Mars" or "warlike".
The migration of people and trade between the British Isles and Scandinavia throughout history has led to the presence of the Martinson surname in British records. Variants of the surname include "Martinsen" and "Martinsdatter" for females.
Individuals bearing the surname Martinson have contributed to various fields in British society, including academia, the arts, business, and politics. The name has been recorded in historical documents, family records, and genealogical archives, reflecting the diverse and widespread nature of the Martinson family.
Today, the Martinson surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their Scandinavian heritage and serving as a reminder of the historical ties between Britain and the Nordic countries.
There are approximately 414 people named Martinson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Martinson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Lee
- Matthew
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Shaun
Female
- Ann
- Cassie
- Christine
- Emma
- Janice
- Linda
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Paige
- Susan
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
- Martin
- Martyn
- Marten
- Martins
- Martine
- Martenson
- Martensen
- Martinsone
- Martensson
- Marthinsen
- Marthinsson
- Martienssen
- Martignon
- Martinas
- Martines
- Martinis
- Martiniussen
- Martinn
- Martino
- Martinon
- Martinos
- Martinsen
- Martinsons
- Martinsson
- Martinu
- Martinus
- Martion
- Martison
- Mortenson
- Mortensson
- Mortinson
- Mortonson
- Maertin
- Mairtin
- Markinson
- Marrtin
- Martien
- Martina
- Martinak
- Martinan
- Martinazzo
- Martinec
- Martinek
- Martinescu
- Martinex
- Marting
- Martinho
- Martini
- Martinig
- Martinka
- Martinko
- Martinot
- Martinou
- Martinov
- Martinovs
- Martinow
- Martiny
- Martinz
- Martson
- Marttin
- Martynow
- Meartin
- Meertins
- Mertins
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.