About Martins
The surname Martins is derived from the given name Martin, which itself originated from the Latin name "Martinus," meaning "of Mars." Mars was the Roman god of war, and the name Martinus was often given to children born to soldiers or those associated with the military. Over time, the surname Martins became a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Martin. Today, the surname Martins is common in various countries and is often associated with individuals of Portuguese, Spanish, or Brazilian descent.
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The surname Martins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martins 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 Martins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Martins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.