About Martensen
The surname Martensen is of Danish and German origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Martin, which itself comes from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Martensen mean "son of Martin." This surname was commonly used to identify individuals as the son of someone named Martin, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.
The surname Martensen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martensen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Martensen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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