About Martha
The surname Martha is derived from the feminine given name Martha, which has Hebrew origins. It is believed to mean "lady" or "mistress" in Hebrew. The name Martha has biblical significance, as it is mentioned in the New Testament as the sister of Lazarus and Mary. The surname Martha is therefore likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Martha.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Martha is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martha 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 Martha is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Martha in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Martha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.