a Spanish surname meaning 'son of Martin'
Spanish patronymic surname from 'Martín' (Martin) + '-ez' (son of), ultimately from Latin 'Martinus'
Martinez is one of the most common Hispanic surnames, and like many Spanish surnames ending in -ez, it literally means 'son of Martin' - a naming pattern that goes back over a thousand years!
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