About Martens
The surname Martens is of German and Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Martin, which itself comes from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." The name Martens is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Martin. Over time, the surname Martens has become relatively common in German and Dutch-speaking regions, and it is often associated with individuals who have ancestors named Martin.
The surname Martens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martens 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 Martens is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Martens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Martens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.