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Surname meaningMartinez
“Son of Martin”
OriginSpanish
TypePatronymic
First letterM
Where the name Martinez comes from
Martinez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of martin.” Martin comes from Mars, the Roman god.
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