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.