Martins

Martins Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Martins: 11,751
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,050
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.98

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.

Ranking information for the surname Martins is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M063052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R T IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrtɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Martins in Braille

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

The name Martins in braille

How to sign the name Martins using Sign Language

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.

The name Martins in sign language

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