The Martensen Family Name

If your family name is Martensen, its origin lies with Martens, a long-established German surname. Its meaning, shared with Martens, is “Son of Martin”.

Spelling and variants

Martensen is built on the same root as Martens, with the ending -en. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Marten and Mertens.

Arms associated with the name

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

Research your Martensen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.