Explore the Family Name Martire
The meaning of Martire
Italian: from martire ‘martyr’, probably a nickname for someone who had played the part of a Christian martyr in a religious play. However, there was a Saint Martire and so the surname may be derived from a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Angelo, Dante, Agostino, Carlo, Enrico, Luigi, Matteo, Ottavio, Pietro, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Martire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Martire saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,350th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 41,799th position - an increase of 5.75%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 457 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 13.79%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Martire per 100,000 increased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #41,799 | 5.75% |
| Count | 457 | 520 | 13.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martire
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Martire. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 94.97% of the total. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 92.88%. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.19% in 2000, and this figure more than doubled to 4.42% in 2010. The percentage of Martires who identified as having two or more ethnicities also increased significantly, from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. However, in both years, no Martires identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 92.88% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 4.42% | 101.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.92% | 76.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |