About the Martinsen Surname

One surname, two spellings: Martinsen and Martensen. In origin, the name means “Son of Martin”. Spelled with “i” instead of “e”, Martinsen shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Marthinsen, Martienssen and Martinson.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Martinsen surname had 1,910 bearers.

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