About Mertens
The surname Mertens is of German origin and is derived from the given name Martin, which itself comes from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." The name Mertens is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Martin. Over time, the name Mertens has become a common surname in German-speaking regions, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The surname Mertens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mertens 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 Mertens is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mertens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mertens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.