Martin as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Martin?

According to the 2010 census, there are 702,625 people with the surname Martin in the United States. Martin is the 20th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Martin?

About 0.23% Americans have the last name Martin.

This means 1 in 439 people are named Martin.

Is the Last Name Martin Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Martin grew by 4.4%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Martin are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Martin in the United States.

Race Percent
White74.80%
Black15.76%
Hispanic5.56%
Multiracial2.02%
Native American0.98%
Asian0.90%