Explore the Family Name Martinon
The meaning of Martinon
1. Hispanic (Martiñón): altered form of French Martignon, a cognate of 2 below. 2. French: from a pet forms of the personal name Martin. This surname is also found in Spain, where it is spelled Martinón.
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How common is the last name Martinon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Martinon has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 57,372nd position, marking a 31.67% increase in its ranking. The number of people sharing this surname also grew over this period, with a count of 208 in 2000 and 355 in 2010, which represents a rise of 70.67%. This increase is further underscored by the proportion per 100k people, which went up by 50% from 0.08 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #57,372 | 31.67% |
| Count | 208 | 355 | 70.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martinon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority of individuals with the surname Martinon identify as Hispanic. In 2000, this group comprised 97.60% of all Martinons, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.49% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White saw an increase from 2.40% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010, marking a change of 76.25%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among the Martinons in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.6% | 95.49% | -2.16% |
| White | 2.4% | 4.23% | 76.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |