About Martinsen
The surname Martinsen is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Martin, which itself comes from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." The suffix "-sen" is a patronymic element, indicating "son of." Therefore, Martinsen can be interpreted as "son of Martin." It is a common surname in Norway and Denmark, often used to denote a person's paternal lineage.
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The surname Martinsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Martinsen 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 Martinsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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