Martian

Martian Meaning & Origin

About Martian
The surname Martian is derived from the given name Martin, which itself originated from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone with martial qualities or someone associated with the Roman god of war, Mars. Over time, the surname Martian has evolved and been passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to individuals named Martin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Martian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Martian: 525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martian 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 Martian is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrʃən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Martian in Braille

Here's how to represent Martian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Martian in braille

How to sign the name Martian using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Martian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Martian in sign language

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