Martinez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Martinez is a Spanish patronymic surname, an early form of hereditary surnames which were derived from the father’s given name. Martinez comes from the personal name Martin, which is itself derived from the Latin Martinus, whose root is Mars, the name of the Roman god of fertility and war. The name Martinez became popular throughout Christian Europe after it was borne by the 4th century saint Martin of Tours.

Early Origins of the Martinez family

The surname Martinez was first found in Old Castile, in the heart of Spain, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Martinez family

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Martinez Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Martínez, Martinez, Martíniz, Martiniz, Martin, Martins, Martín, Marcial and many more.

Early Notables of the Martinez family (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family were Pedro Martínez de Fita and Petro Martínez de la Font, twelfth century Castilian noblemen, García Martínez de Gordaliza, Ferran Martínez de Petrosa and Sancho Martínez de Leiva, thirteenth century noblemen, Ferrán Martínez, author of the “Libro del cavallero Zifar” (c.1300), Alfonso Martínez de Toledo, Archpriest of Talavera and author.

Martinez World Ranking

In the United States, the name Martinez is the 19^th most popular surname with an estimated 581,958 people with that name. [1] However, in Canada, the name Martinez is ranked the 844^thmost popular surname with an estimated 6,339 people with that name. [2] And in Quebec, Canada, the name Martinez is the 839^th popular surname. [3] France ranks Martinez as 30^thwith 49,762 people. [4] South America ranks Martinez as 6^th with 346 people. [5]

 Martinez migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 

Martinez Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

• Juan Martínez de Ampués, who became governor of Santo Domingo and founded the first Spanish city in Venezuela, Coro (1527). He later became governor of Curaçao
• Isabel Martínez, who immigrated to Peru in 1560
• Martín Martínez, to Florida in 1563
• Alonso Martínez, to Hispaniola in 1565 with his wife Melchora and son Bartolomé
• Francisco Martínez, to Venezuela in 1565

Martinez Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Francisco Martínez, to Puerto Rico in 1656

Martinez Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Alvaro Martinez, who landed in America in 1812 [6]
• Beatriz Martinez, who landed in America in 1812 [6]
• Diego Martinez, who landed in America in 1812 [6]
• Bartolome Martinez, who landed in America in 1814 [6]
• Bernal Martinez, who landed in America in 1815 [