Explore the Family Name Martinkus
The meaning of Martinkus
Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Martynko, from a derivative of the personal name Martyn ‘Martin’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Martinkus in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Martinkus fell in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675 in terms of frequency but dropped to a ranking of 86,005 by 2010, representing a decline of 15.17%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 241 in 2000 to 217 in 2010, showing a fall of nearly 10%. When considered as a proportion per 100k residents, the occurrence of Martinkus dropped by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #86,005 | -15.17% |
| Count | 241 | 217 | -9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martinkus
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Martinkus surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there has been minimal change from 2000 to 2010. The data indicates that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 96.27% to 97.70%. Additionally, in 2000 a small fraction (3.32%) identified as belonging to two or more races, however, by 2010 this group had disappeared entirely. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Martinkus identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 97.7% | 1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |