MARTIN Surname Meaning & Origin:
Martin is a patronymic surname taken from the ancient Latin given name Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of fertility and war.
Surname Origin:
English, French, Scottish, Irish, German and others

Fun Facts About the Martin Surname:
One of the early notable English MARTIN families was a strong seafaring family residing primarily in Leicester, England. Representatives include Admiral Sir Thomas Martin, Captain Matthew Martin and John Martin who sailed around the world with Sir Francis Drake.

Is anyone researching the Martin family from Ireland who came to Wisconsin/Michigan? John Martin was born in Ireland, as was his wife, Bessie and all their children. Bessie was born in 1830 and died in Wisconsin in 1915. They had three children: Joseph, Frank, Micheal. Joseph was born in 1871 in County Donegal, Ireland.

Does any of the sound familiar to anyone?

My ancestors came from Brighton, Sussex, UK. Any one else with links to Sussex?

My Martins were from Devon - from Clyst St George and Topsham, near Exeter in the 1700s and 1800s.

I'm researching Martins from Hawkins Co., Tennessee. My line migrated to Iowa.