Maertin Family Crest & Name History

Seen on a gravestone or a census line, Maertin usually leads back to Martin. Read literally, Maertin points to “From Martinus, "of Mars"”.

Spelling and variants

The extra “e” in Maertin is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. The same family of names includes Martijn, Marthin and Martinec.

Names that sound alike, such as Martina, Martino and Martiny, are easily confused in old records.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Maertin family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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