About Martel
The surname Martel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "martel," meaning "hammer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker. The name Martel may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or had a forceful personality.
The surname Martel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Martel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Martel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Martel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.