Martez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Martez is a Spanish patronymic surname, an early form of hereditary surnames which were derived from the father's given name. Martez comes from the personal name Martin, which is itself derived from the Latin Martinus, whose root is Mars, the name of the Roman god of fertility and war. The name Martez became popular throughout Christian Europe after it was borne by the 4th century saint Martin of Tours.

Early Origins of the Martez family

The surname Martez was first found in Old Castile, in the heart of Spain, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Martez family

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Martez Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Martínez, Martinez, Martíniz, Martiniz, Martin, Martins, Martín, Marcial and many more.

Early Notables of the Martez family

Prominent among members of the family were Pedro Martínez de Fita and Petro Martínez de la Font, twelfth century Castilian noblemen, García Martínez de Gordaliza, Ferran Martínez de Petrosa and Sancho Martínez de Leiva, thirteenth century noblemen, Ferrán Martínez, author of the "Libro del cavallero Zifar" (c.1300), Alfonso Martínez de Toledo, Archpriest of Talavera and author of...
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Migration of the Martez family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Martínez de Ampués, who became Governor of Santo Domingo and founded the first Spanish city in Venezuela, Coro (1527). He later became Governor of Curaç.

Contemporary Notables of the name Martez (post 1700) +

Martez Harrison (b. 1993), American basketball player for the Glasgow Rocks of the British Basketball League
Martez Jerome Wilson (b. 1988), former American football defensive end who played from 2011 to 2015