Explore the Family Name Martinho
The meaning of Martinho
Portuguese: from a variant of the personal name Martim (see Martin), influenced by its Latin form Martinus. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Manuel, Zeferino, Adelino, Basilio, Carlos, Francisco, Jose Luis, Mario, Rogerio. Portuguese Joao, Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Martinho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Martinho has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 56,120 with only 341 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had risen to 50,196, representing an increase in popularity of approximately 10.56%. As for the number of people with Martinho as their last name, it grew from 341 to 417 during this decade, marking a rise of 22.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased, albeit slightly, from 0.13 to 0.14, indicating a growth of about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #50,196 | 10.56% |
| Count | 341 | 417 | 22.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martinho
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that a majority of people with the surname Martinho identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 88.27% and 89.45%, respectively. This shows a minor increase of 1.34% over the ten-year period. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic made up 6.74% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 6.24% in 2010. There were individuals who identified with two or more races, but this group saw a decline from 3.52% to 2.40%. There was no recorded change in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.27% | 89.45% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 6.74% | 6.24% | -7.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 2.4% | -31.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |