Martines Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Martines sits within the Martínez family of names, which has Spanish roots. Before spelling was fixed, Martínez was also written Martines. The name is usually explained as “Son of Martín”. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

You may also find the name written Martins and Martín.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Martínez surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Martines family name pack.