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UK surname

Martino

An Italian surname derived from the Latin name Martinus, referring to someone dedicated to the Roman god Mars.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Martino surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 242, ranked #17,177, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Watford, Leeds and Peterborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Martino is 249 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2925.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

242

2016, ranked #17,177

Peak year

2013

249 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Martino had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016, ranked #17,177.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 51 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Martino surname distribution map

The map shows where the Martino surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Martino surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Martino over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 51 #28,492
1911 historical 37 #29,263
1997 modern 164 #19,944
1998 modern 184 #19,037
1999 modern 188 #18,931
2000 modern 187 #18,990
2001 modern 189 #18,590
2002 modern 195 #18,590
2003 modern 191 #18,628
2004 modern 187 #18,993
2005 modern 187 #18,924
2006 modern 184 #19,254
2007 modern 187 #19,271
2008 modern 183 #19,735
2009 modern 192 #19,527
2010 modern 210 #18,836
2011 modern 223 #17,940
2012 modern 243 #16,839
2013 modern 249 #16,825
2014 modern 243 #17,232
2015 modern 241 #17,235
2016 modern 242 #17,177

Geography

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Where Martinos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Watford, Leeds, Peterborough and Northumberland. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Watford 010 Watford
2 Leeds 033 Leeds
3 Watford 007 Watford
4 Peterborough 019 Peterborough
5 Northumberland 023 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Martino

These lists show first names that appear often with the Martino surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Martino

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Martino, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Martino surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Martino household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Martino is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Martino is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Martino falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Martino is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Martino, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Martino

The surname Martino is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Martinus, which itself originates from the Roman god Mars. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Guglielmo Martino, a nobleman from Verona who lived in the late 12th century. His name is mentioned in several historical documents from that period, including a charter dated 1185.

In the 13th century, the name Martino appeared in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard region. One notable entry mentions a certain Petrus Martino, a landowner from the town of Monza, near Milan.

During the Renaissance period, the Martino surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Simone Martino, a renowned painter from the city of Siena, was active in the early 15th century and is known for his frescoes in the Basilica of San Francesco in Siena.

In the 16th century, the scholar and humanist Pietro Martino Perna, born in Lucca in 1519, made significant contributions to the printing industry and published works by influential writers of the time, including Giordano Bruno.

The name Martino has also been associated with notable figures in the military and politics. Giovanni Battista Martino, born in Naples in 1642, was a distinguished admiral in the service of the Spanish crown and played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was Enrico Martino, an Italian politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1954 to 1957. He was born in Palermo, Sicily, in 1882 and played a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction of Italy.

Throughout its history, the Martino surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Martini, Martinelli, and Martinuzzi, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Martino families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Martino surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 4 Martinos recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.32x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 4 4.32x
Glamorgan 2 14.73x
Devon 1 6.16x
Yorkshire 1 1.29x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Everton in Lancashire leads with 4 Martinos recorded in 1881 and an index of 135.59x.

Place Total Index
Everton 4 135.59x
Swansea Town 2 180.18x
Dawlish 1 833.33x
Leeds 1 22.94x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Martino surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Frances 2
Antonina 1
Catherine 1
Ginseppe 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Martino surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Francis 1
Fredk.W. 1
Tomasodi 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Martino households.

FAQ

Martino surname: questions and answers

How common was the Martino surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Martino surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Martino surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016. That gives Martino a modern rank of #17,177.

What does the Martino surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin name Martinus, referring to someone dedicated to the Roman god Mars.

What does the Martino map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Martino bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.