The Mårtenson Family Name

Mårtenson? Think of it as Martensen with a different pen. The family name meaning is “Son of Martin”, the same as for Martensen. Records show Mårtenson as one of the forms Martensen took over time. You may also find the name written Mårtensson, Martinson and Mortensson.

The 2010 US Census counted 532 people named Mårtenson, ranking it number 40,976 among American surnames. That puts it among the top 50,000 US surnames.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Martensen surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Mårtenson family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.