Explore the Family Name Marti
The meaning of Marti
1. Catalan (Martí) and French (southern; also Martí): from the personal name Martí (see Martin). 2. Italian: probably from medieval Greek Martios ‘March’, a nickname for someone who was born or baptized in March or had some other association with the month. 3. Swiss German and South German: from a pet form of the personal name Martin 1. 4. Hungarian: topographic name from mart ‘small hill, waterfront’. 5. Hungarian: from Marti, a pet form of the personal name Márton, Hungarian form of Martin. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Ramon, Juan, Enrique, Marta, Sergio, Alfredo, Jorge, Ricardo, Alberto, Andres.
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How common is the last name Marti in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marti has increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 7604 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 6908, marking a 9.15% increase. The count also rose, with 4032 instances of the surname in 2000 and 4860 in 2010, showing a significant growth rate of 20.54%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased from 1.49 in 2000 to 1.65 in 2010, an increase of 10.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,604 | #6,908 | 9.15% |
| Count | 4,032 | 4,860 | 20.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.65 | 10.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marti
When examining the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, notable shifts were observed for the Marti surname between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw a substantial increase of 146.56%, moving from 1.31% to 3.23% over the ten-year period. Those identifying as two or more races also increased, going from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, indicating an 88.06% change. However, the White and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups experienced decreases of 6.80% and 56.76% respectively. Hispanic representation slightly increased from 36.68% to 38.68%, while Black representation dropped marginally from 1.26% to 1.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 55.64% | -6.8% |
| Hispanic | 36.68% | 38.68% | 5.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 3.23% | 146.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.26% | 88.06% |
| Black | 1.26% | 1.03% | -18.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.16% | -56.76% |
Marti ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Marti is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 29.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (28.3%) and British & Irish (18.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Scandinavian, Eastern European, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 29.7% |
| French & German | 28.3% |
| British & Irish | 18.4% |
| Other | 23.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Marti
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Marti have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 44.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 44.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 43.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 43.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 42.90% |
What Marti haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Marti is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-M172 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Robert, Kremer, Piercy, Jeffrey, Simons, Shephard, Luke, Boss, Abbott, Schafer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Marti surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Marti have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Marti" Surname 44.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Marti" Surname 25.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Marti" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Marti" Surname 15.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Marti?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Marti are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition