Martiz Family Crest & Name History

Long before computers fixed spellings, Martiz and Martins were used side by side. The name is usually explained as “son of Martinho”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Martins surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Spelling and variants

Before spelling was fixed, Martins was also written Martiz. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Martim.

Names that sound alike, such as Martis, are easily confused in old records. Want more than a summary? See the Martiz family name pack.