Explore the Family Name Martinet

The meaning of Martinet

French: from a pet form of the personal name Martin. This surname is also found in Britain and Ireland, where it is very rare. Some characteristic forenames: French Colette, Jacques, Pierre, Dominique, Jean Pierre, Micheline.

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How common is the last name Martinet in the United States?

The surname Martinet has experienced a slight increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Martinet was ranked 62,775th in popularity, with a count of 298 individuals bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.11 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 61,297th, with 328 individuals identified, maintaining a consistent proportion of 0.11 per 100k people. This indicates a growth of 2.35 in ranking and a 10.07 increase in count over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#62,775#61,2972.35%
Count29832810.07%
Proportion per 100k0.110.110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martinet

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Martinet has diversified slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was White, accounting for 73.15%, followed by Hispanic at 23.49%, and Black at 1.68%. By 2010, there was a minor increase in the percentage of Whites to 73.48% and a decrease in Hispanics to 20.73% and Blacks to 1.52%. The 2010 Census also recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races backgrounds, which were not present in the 2000 data.

20002010Change
White73.15%73.48%0.45%
Hispanic23.49%20.73%-11.75%
Two or More Races0%2.44%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.83%0%
Black1.68%1.52%-9.52%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%