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Early Origins of the Saint'martin family

The surname Saint'martin was first found in Oldenburg in Lower Saxony where the name Martin was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Saint'martin family

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Saint'martin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Martin, Martinn, Martins, Martinnes, Martinns, Marttin, Marttins, Marttines, Martines, Martinss, Marrtin, Marrttin, Martine, Marttine and many more.

Early Notables of the Saint'martin family

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Saint'martin Ranking

In France, the name Saint'martin is the 4,010th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1


United States Saint'martin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Saint'martin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • August Saint Martin, aged 16, settled in New Orleans in 1820
  • Belfort Saint Martin, aged 10, settled in New Orleans in 1820
  • Edmond Saint Martin, aged 13, settled in New Orleans in 1820

Canada Saint'martin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Saint'martin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Jean Saint-Martin, son of Jean and Marie-Louise, who married Anne Banlier, daughter of Mathurin and Françoise, in Contrecoeur, Quebec on 26th February 1709 2
  • Jean-Baptiste Saint-Martin, son of Jean and Anne, who married Marie-Josephte Lavallée, daughter of Jean and Jeanne-Catherine, in Sorel, Quebec on 1st March 1734 2
  • Antoine Saint-Martin, son of Jean and Anne, who married Isabelle Mandeville, daughter of Jean and Catherine, in Sorel, Quebec on 31st January 1735 2
  • Denis Saint-Martin, son of Jean and Anne, who married Catherine-Charlotte Hus, daughter of Pierre-Jean and Jeanne, in Sorel, Quebec on 19th November 1742 2
  • Pierre-Etienne Saint-Martin, son of Antoine and Isabelle, who married Marie-Rose Delbec, daughter of Antoine and Marie-Jeanne, in Sorel, Quebec on 1st July 1765 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Saint'martin (post 1700) +

  • Lori Saint-Martin (1959-2022), Canadian author and literary translator, known for her first novel, Les Portes closes in 2013
  • Jean Étienne de Saint-Martin, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 3
  • Jacques Louis Saint-Martin, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 4
  • Alexis Saint-Martin, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 5


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  2. Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.
  3. Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Jean Saint-Martin. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
  4. Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Jacques Saint-Martin. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
  5. Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Alexis Saint-Martin. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html


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