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Martínez (surname)
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Martínez, often spelled without the acute accent
on the "i", is a common surname in the Spanish language. Martínez is the most common surname in Navarra, La Rioja
, Cuenca
and Murcia
. There are also variations such as San Martin and Martín (with an accent on the "i").
It has originated as a patronymic
surname, meaning "son of Martín" (English: Martin
). Martínez (as well as other patronymics such as Hernandez and Gomez) is also used sometimes as a component word of a multi-word surname such as Martínez del Río
. Martínez comes from the personal name "Martin", which is itself derived from the Latin
Martinus, whose root is Mars
, the name of the Roman
god of fertility and war. The name Martin became popular throughout Christian Europe after it was borne by a famous 4th century French saint of Hungarian origin, Martin of Tours
.
Martínez is a widely spread surname (among other European surnames) due, in large part to the global influence of the Spanish culture on territories and colonies in the Americas, Africa and Asia. Likewise, due to emigration throughout Europe, Martínez is relatively common in countries neighboring or near Spain, such as: Andorra, Portugal, France, Switzerland and Italy.
In the United States, according to the 1990 Census, "Martinez" ranked nineteenth among all surnames reported, accounting for 0.23% of the population. In France according to a 1990 census, "Martinez" ranked sixteenth among all surnames reported.
The Portuguese
equivalent of Martínez is Martins
meaning "son of Martin". The Italian equivalents are: Martinelli
, Martinolli, Martini, Martino, DiMartini, and DiMartino. The Romanian
equivalent is Martinescu
.
Acute accent
The acute accent is a diacritic used in many modern written languages with alphabets based on the Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek scripts.-Apex:An early precursor of the acute accent was the apex, used in Latin inscriptions to mark long vowels.-Greek:...
on the "i", is a common surname in the Spanish language. Martínez is the most common surname in Navarra, La Rioja
La Rioja (Spain)
La Rioja is an autonomous community and a province of northern Spain. Its capital is Logroño. Other cities and towns in the province include Calahorra, Arnedo, Alfaro, Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and Nájera.-History:...
, Cuenca
Cuenca (province)
Cuenca is a province of central Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha.-Guide to the area:Located in a natural setting of beauty, the Old Town of Cuenca occupies a superb site between two river gorges. Famous are its 15th Century "hanging houses" , that appear...
and Murcia
Region of Murcia
The Region of Murcia is an autonomous community of Spain located in the southeast of the country, between Andalusia and Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast....
. There are also variations such as San Martin and Martín (with an accent on the "i").
It has originated as a patronymic
Patronymic
A patronym, or patronymic, is a component of a personal name based on the name of one's father, grandfather or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a name based on the name of one's mother or a female ancestor is a matronymic. Each is a means of conveying lineage.In many areas patronyms...
surname, meaning "son of Martín" (English: Martin
Martin (name)
Martin may either be a surname or given name.Martin is a common given and family name in most European languages. It comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is a late derived form of the name of the Roman god Mars, the protective godhead of the Latins...
). Martínez (as well as other patronymics such as Hernandez and Gomez) is also used sometimes as a component word of a multi-word surname such as Martínez del Río
Martinez del Rio
-The Martinez del Rio Family:The Martinez del Rio family is one of the leading patrician families, prominent in entrepreneurship and cultural circles. The family has helped to shape Mexico's politics, economy and society from the time of Mexican independence from Spain, until the present day...
. Martínez comes from the personal name "Martin", which is itself derived from the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
Martinus, whose root is Mars
Mars (mythology)
Mars was the Roman god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He was second in importance only to Jupiter, and he was the most prominent of the military gods worshipped by the Roman legions...
, the name of the Roman
Roman mythology
Roman mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to ancient Rome's legendary origins and religious system, as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans...
god of fertility and war. The name Martin became popular throughout Christian Europe after it was borne by a famous 4th century French saint of Hungarian origin, Martin of Tours
Martin of Tours
Martin of Tours was a Bishop of Tours whose shrine became a famous stopping-point for pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela. Around his name much legendary material accrued, and he has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints...
.
Martínez is a widely spread surname (among other European surnames) due, in large part to the global influence of the Spanish culture on territories and colonies in the Americas, Africa and Asia. Likewise, due to emigration throughout Europe, Martínez is relatively common in countries neighboring or near Spain, such as: Andorra, Portugal, France, Switzerland and Italy.
In the United States, according to the 1990 Census, "Martinez" ranked nineteenth among all surnames reported, accounting for 0.23% of the population. In France according to a 1990 census, "Martinez" ranked sixteenth among all surnames reported.
The Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
equivalent of Martínez is Martins
Martins
-People:* Anderson Martins, Brazilian footballer* André Renato Soares Martins, Portuguese footballer*Corentin Martins, French footballer* Dênio Martins, Brazilian footballer*Gaspar Martins, Angolan ambassador*João Carlos Martins, Brazilian pianist...
meaning "son of Martin". The Italian equivalents are: Martinelli
Martinelli
Martinelli is a surname of Italian origin. The name refers to:*Alberto Martinelli , world known scholar of social sciences*Alfredo Martinelli , Italian film actor*Anton Erhard Martinelli , Austrian architect...
, Martinolli, Martini, Martino, DiMartini, and DiMartino. The Romanian
Romanian language
Romanian Romanian Romanian (or Daco-Romanian; obsolete spellings Rumanian, Roumanian; self-designation: română, limba română ("the Romanian language") or românește (lit. "in Romanian") is a Romance language spoken by around 24 to 28 million people, primarily in Romania and Moldova...
equivalent is Martinescu
Martinescu
Martinescu is a Romanian surname which may refer to:*Pericle Martinescu, writer*Nicolae Martinescu, Heavyweight Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling...
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- Alberto MartínezAlberto Martinez (disambiguation)Alberto Martinez or Alberto Martínez may refer to:* Alberto Martinez Piedra , professor* Alberto Martín Acosta Martinez , Uruguayan soccer player* Alberto Ariel Martínez, , Uruguayan soccer player...
- Alberto Martinez PiedraAlberto Martinez PiedraAlberto Martinez Piedra is a Cuban-American Professor of Political Economy at The Institute of World Politics.He was previously the Director of the Latin American Institute at The Catholic University of America, 1965 - 1982...
(born 1926), professor - Alberto Martín Acosta MartinezAlberto Martín Acosta MartinezAlberto Martín Acosta Martínez , more commonly known as simply Beto Acosta, is a Uruguayan football player who has amassed nearly 500 career league appearances and more than 150 goals from the positions of striker,...
(born 1977), Uruguayan soccer player
- Alberto Martinez Piedra
- Alfonso Martínez de ToledoAlfonso Martínez de ToledoAlfonso Martínez de Toledo , known as the Archpriest of Talavera , was a Castilian poet and writer. Born in Toledo, Spain, he studied in that city, spent some time in Catalonia and Aragón, and served as a prebendary at the cathedral of Toledo...
, medieval Spanish poet - Alicia Austria-MartinezAlicia Austria-MartinezMa. Alicia Austria-Martinez is a Filipino jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 2002 to 2009...
, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines - Alma MartinézAlma MartinézAlma Socorro Martínez Toores is a female footballer from Mexico.-Career:Martinéz competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she finished in 8th place with the Women's National Team.-References:*...
, of Mexico - Andrés Martinez
- Andrés Martinez (editor)Andrés Martinez (editor)Andrés Martinez is the director of the Bernard L. Schwartz Fellows Program at the New America Foundation. In the past, he has worked as an opinion journalist and business writer, his highest position as editorial page editor of the Los Angeles Times, a position from which he resigned amid...
, American newspaper editor of the Los Angeles Times - Andrés Martínez TruebaAndrés Martínez Trueba-Background:Martínez Trueba was born in Montevideo and grew up in the Peñarol area, graduating from university with a degree in pharmaceutical chemistry.-Earlier career:...
, President of Uruguay from 1951 to 1955 - Andrés Martínez (footballer)Andrés Martínez (footballer)Andrés Javier Martínez is a former Uruguayan footballer.-International career:Martínez made eight appearances for the senior Uruguay national football team from 1992 to 2001...
, Uruguayan football player, who plays for Racing Club de Ferrol
- Andrés Martinez (editor)
- Angie MartinezAngie MartinezAngela "Angie" Martinez is an American radio personality and occasional rapper.-Radio career:Angie Martinez got her first break in radio at the age of 16 answering hot lines at the urban radio station WQHT . There she met popular DJ Funkmaster Flex, and began working as his protégé...
, hiphop artist and radio/television personality - Antonio Martinez, "il Capitano Peppe", was a Navy Captain of the Bourbonic Kingdom of the two Sicilies, and Napolitanian war Hero.
- Armando MartínezArmando MartínezArmando Martínez Limendu is a Cuban boxer. At 18 years of age he won the gold medal in the Light Middleweight category at the 1980 Summer Olympics, beating Aleksandr Koshkyn in the final....
, of Opopeo
B
- Bob MartinezBob MartinezRobert Martinez was the 40th Governor of Florida from 1987 to 1991. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Tampa from 1979 to 1986.- Education and early career :...
, Former Governor of the State of Florida, (Born in Tampa, Florida) Spanish-American Spanish AmericanSpanish AmericanA Spanish American is a citizen or resident of the United States whose ancestors originate from the southwestern European nation of Spain. Spanish Americans are the earliest European American group, with a continuous presence since 1565.-Immigration waves:...
C
- Carlos Martínez (actor)Carlos Martínez (actor)Carlos Martínez is a Spanish mime actor. He has participated in the formation of various theatre groups and has taught mime and theatre in public schools, at the University of Zaragoza and at numerous international art seminars. He has published two manuals on mime 'In Silence' and 'Word of Mime'....
, Spanish mime actor - Carmelo MartínezCarmelo MartinezCarmelo Martínez Salgado is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a first baseman and outfielder, from 1983 to 1991. He also played one season in Japan for the Orix BlueWave in...
, first base and outfield - Conchita MartínezConchita MartínezInmaculada Concepción Martínez Bernat is a former professional tennis player from Monzón, Aragón, Spain. She is the only Spanish woman to have won the singles title at Wimbledon, when she beat Martina Navrátilová in the 1994 Women's Singles. She also was the singles runner-up at the 1998...
(born 1972), Spanish former tennis player - Conchita Martinez GranadosConchita Martínez GranadosConchita Martínez Granados is a professional female tennis player from Spain.-Grand Slam Singles performance timeline:-WTA Tour Titles :-Doubles finalist :*2002: Casablanca...
(born 1976), another Spanish tennis player
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- Edgar MartínezEdgar MartinezEdgar Martínez , nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter. He spent his entire 18-year Major League career with the Seattle Mariners. He is the cousin of Carmelo Martínez.-Seattle Mariners:On December 19, 1982, the Seattle Mariners signed...
, designated hitter - Emil MartínezEmil MartínezEmil Martínez is a Honduran football player who currently plays for Marathón and is a regular midfielder in the Honduras national team....
, of Honduras - Emilio Martínez, of Paraguay
- Eduardo Martinez ¨emc XEmc Xemc X was born in Tijuana, Mexico. His Identity is still unknown and he's always wearing masquerades.In His Music He Always want to show that popular things are not the only things on earth.His Music Has Been Described As Experimental,Avant Garde And Noisy....
¨ Mexican Experimental Musician - Emmanuel Michele Martinez, founder of the Hôtel MartinezHôtel MartinezThe Hôtel Martinez is a famous art deco style Grand Hotel on the Croisette at Cannes. It was opened on 20 February 1929 by its founder-owner Emmanuel Michele Martinez, son of the Baron Giovanni Martinez and Giuseppa Labiso Costanza, from Palermo Sicily, Italy, a noble ancient Italian family of...
in Cannes, France
F
- Félix MartínezFelix MartínezFélix Martínez Mata is a former Major League Baseball shortstop for the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.-External links:...
, shortstop - Felix Antony "Tippy" MartinezTippy MartinezFelix Anthony Martinez , is a retired professional baseball pitcher. Martinez, who threw left-handed, pitched fourteen seasons in Major League Baseball between 1974 and 1988, primarily as a relief pitcher...
, baseball pitcher - Fernando Martínez PeralesFernando Martínez PeralesFernando Martínez Perales , aka Nando, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a left defender.In his career, the majority of which was spent at Valencia CF and Deportivo de La Coruña, he played in 412 games in 14 senior seasons in the top-two tiers of Spanish football.-Club career:Born in...
, Spanish footballer - Francesca MartinezFrancesca MartinezFrancesca Martinez is an English stand-up comedienne and actress. She has toured internationally, including sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal...
, English comedian and actor - Francisca MartínezFrancisca MartínezFrancisca Martínez is a retired female race walker from Mexico.-Achievements:-References:...
, Mexican race walker - Francesca MartinezFrancesca MartinezFrancesca Martinez is an English stand-up comedienne and actress. She has toured internationally, including sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal...
, Italian Top Model
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- German Martinez HidalgoGerman Martinez HidalgoGerman Martinez Hidalgo was a scientific, physicist, mathematician, chemist, astronomer who popularized science by writing weekly articles in the Mexican newspaper, El Sol de Puebla...
Physics, Mathematician and Astronomer - Germán MartínezGermán Martínez (swimmer)Germán Elberto Martínez Díaz is a backstroke swimmer from Colombia who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia for his native country. There he ended up in 50th place in the Men's 100m Backstroke, clocking 59.94 in the preliminary heats.-References:*...
, of Colombia - Glenn MartínezGlenn MartinezGlenn Martínez is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
, wide receiver - Guillermo MartínezGuillermo MartínezGuillermo Martínez is an Argentine novelist and short story writer.Martínez was born in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. He gained a PhD in mathematical logic at the University of Buenos Aires....
, of Argentina - Guillermo MartínezGuillermo Martínez (athlete)Guillermo Martínez López is a Cuban javelin thrower.In intercontinental competitions, he finished tenth at the 2005 World Championships and ninth at the 2007 World Championships...
, of Cuba
H
- Héctor Vidal MartínezHéctor Vidal MartínezHéctor Vidal Martínez is a retired football midfielder from Paraguay. He played professional football in his native country Paraguay...
(born 1967), Paragayan football (soccer) midfielder - Henry MartínezHenry MartinezHenry Martínez is a retired bantamweight boxer from El Salvador, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-Olympic results:*Defeated Yacine Cheikh 5-0...
, of El Salvador
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- Jack Michael MartínezJack Michael MartinezJack Michael Martínez is a professional male basketball player from the Dominican Republic. He is a 6 ft 8 in power forward, who also plays as a center...
, of the Dominican Republic - Jairo MartínezJairo MartínezJairo Martínez is a Honduran football forward.-Career:Martínez most notably played for Coventry City between 2000 and 2002, although he rarely appeared for the first team. He was part of the team that were relegated from the Premier League in 2001, although he never made an appearance that season...
, of Honduras - Javi MartínezJavi MartínezJavier "Javi" Martínez Aguinaga is a Spanish footballer who plays for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, as a central midfielder.Martínez also played for the Spanish national team and was a member of the squad that won the 2010 World Cup.-Club career:...
(born 1988), Spanish footballer; plays for Athletic Bilbao, and FIFA World Cup 2010 Champion - Javier Francisco Martinez, US Army Green Beret
- Javier Martínez
- Javier Martínez (baseball) (born 1977), former Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Javier Omar Martínez, Honduran footballer
- Javier Martínez GonzálezJavier Martínez GonzálezJavier 'Javi' Martínez González is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Oviedo as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
(born 1987), Spanish footballer; plays for UB Conquense
- Jesús MartínezJesús Martínez (boxer)Jesús Martínez Tejeda is a male boxer from Mexico, who competed for his Central American country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he was stopped in the second round of the men's light flyweight division by Indonesia's La Paene Masara.-References:*...
(born 1976), Mexican boxer - Joe P. MartinezJoe P. MartinezPrivate Joe P. Martinez born in Taos, New Mexico, was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the United States' highest military decoration —- for his actions on the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Private Joseph P...
, U.S. Army soldier during World War II - Jorge Humberto MartínezJorge Humberto MartínezJorge Humberto Martínez Correa is a male road cyclist from Colombia.-Career:1999Jorge Humberto Martínez Correa is a male road cyclist from Colombia.-Career:...
, of Colombia - Juan Martínez, of Cuba
- Juan Martínez, of Mexico
- Jhobert John Martinez social reformer, FilipinoFilipino peopleThe Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
youth leader and Educator
L
- Lázaro MartínezLazaro MartínezLázaro Martínez Despaigne is a retired Cuban sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.He won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 400 metres relay in Barcelona 1992. His personal best of 46.12 was set during the 1991 World Championships....
, of Cuba - Leonel Alex Martinez, American actor and director
- Leandro Antonio MartínezLeandro Antonio MartínezLeandro Antonio Martínez is an Argentina born Italian footballer who plays for Serie B side U.C. AlbinoLeffe.-Parma and loans:...
, Argentine-Italian footballer - Louis Alphonse, Duke of AnjouLouis Alphonse, Duke of AnjouPrince Louis Alphonse of Bourbon, Duke of Anjou was not originally among his given names ; born 25 April 1974, Madrid) is a member of the historically royal dynasty of the House of Bourbon, and one of the current pretenders to the defunct crown of France...
Prince Louis Alphonse of Bourbon y Martinez-Bordiú, Duke of Anjou, Louis XX, King of France and Navarre
M
- Magdelin MartínezMagdelin MartinezMagdelín Martínez Castillo is a female triple jumper, competing internationally for Italy....
, of Cuba and Italyret - Maria MartinezMaria MartinezMaria Montoya Martinez was a Native American artist who created internationally known pottery...
, Native-American potter in the United States - María José Martínez SánchezMaría José Martínez SánchezMaría José Martínez Sánchez is a Spanish professional tennis player. In singles, she has won five WTA singles titles, the 2009 Copa Sony Ericsson Colsanitas, the 2009 Swedish Open, the Premier 5 event, 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the 2011 Gastein Ladies and the 2011 Hansol Korea Open. She...
(born 1982), Spanish tennis player - Mario Díaz MartínezMario Díaz MartínezDr. Mario Díaz Martínez of Spain was one of 12 elected volunteer members of the World Scout Committee, the main executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement...
- Marty MartínezMarty MartínezOrlando "Marty" Martínez Oliva was a utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Martínez batted switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Havana, Cuba....
, manager, coach, and scout - Matthew G. MartinezMatthew G. MartínezMatthew Gilbert "Marty" Martínez was a Congressional representative who was both a member of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party from California's 30th congressional district from 1983 to 1993 and California's 31st congressional district from 1993 to 2001...
, former U.S. Representative from California - Maximiliano Hernández MartínezMaximiliano Hernández MartínezMaximiliano Hernández Martínez was the President of El Salvador from 1931 to 1944...
, former president of El Salvador - Mayte MartínezMayte MartínezMaría Teresa Martínez Jiménez is a Spanish athlete competing in the 800 m. She has reached 4 consecutive finals in the World Championships , being third with an incredible last straight in Osaka...
, of Spain - Mel MartinezMel MartinezMelquíades Rafael Martínez Ruiz, usually known as Mel Martinez , is a former United States Senator from Florida and served as Chairman of the Republican Party from November 2006 until October 19, 2007, the first Latino to serve as chairman of a major party...
, U.S. Senator from Florida - Mercedes MartinezMercedes MartinezMercedes Martinez is a American professional wrestler, currently performing for Shimmer Women Athletes, as well as numerous independent promotions including World Xtreme Wrestling, Women Superstars Uncensored, and Full Impact Pro....
(born 1980) - Mariano Martínez (disambiguation)
O
- Olivier MartinezOlivier MartinezOlivier Martinez is a French film actor. He became known after roles in several French films such as Un, deux, trois, soleil , which garnered him the César Award for "Most Promising Actor", The Horseman on the Roof , and The Chambermaid on the Titanic...
, International French Actor, winner of a Caesar Award, sex symbol, considered the new "Alan Deloin" older brother of French actor Vincent Martinez. - Orlando MartínezOrlando MartínezOrlando Martínez is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games...
, of Cuba
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- Pedro MartinezPedro Martínez (disambiguation)-People:*Pedro Martínez , Dominican baseball player*Pedro Martínez , Dominican baseball player*Pedro Martínez , Spanish basketball coach*Pedro Martínez , Paraguayan golfer...
- Pedro MartínezPedro MartínezPedro Jaime Martínez is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an eight-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner, and 2004 World Series champion...
(born 1971), Dominican baseball player - Pedro Martínez (left-handed pitcher) (born 1968), Dominican baseball player
- Pedro Martínez (basketball)Pedro Martínez (basketball)Pedro Martínez Sánchez is a Spanish professional basketball coach, currently coaching CB Gran Canaria. Previously, Martínez coached Cajasol Sevilla, Girona, Manresa, Gran Canaria and Joventut. He was appointed to the Sevilla job in November 2008.- External links :...
, Spanish basketball coach - Pedro Martínez (golfer)Pedro Martínez (golfer)Pedro Rodolfo Martínez is a Paraguayan professional golfer.Martinez was born in Asunción and turned pro in 1985.Martinez played on the European Tour in 2000 and 2001, and achieved two top ten finishes the first season, tied 3rd in the Brazil São Paulo 500 Years Open and tied 6th in the Moroccan...
(born 1963), Paraguayan golfer
- Pedro Martínez
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- Ramón Martínez (infielder)
- Ramón Martínez (pitcher)
- Raúl Martínez (artist), of Cuba
- Ricky MartinezRicky MartinezRicky Martinez is a Dominican porn star, best known to perform autofellatio. Although he defines himself straight, he has been seen in many gay-themed pornographic movies, such as BuckleRoos , Trunks, and Anaconda...
, Mexican born, American/Dominican, gay adult film actor - Roberto MartínezRoberto MartínezRoberto Martínez Montoliú is a Spanish former professional footballer and is currently manager of Wigan Athletic.Martínez played as a midfielder and began his career at lower league Spanish side CF Balaguer. Two years later he went to English Division Three side Wigan Athletic...
, of Spain (Wigan Athletic manager) - Rogelio MartínezRogelio Martínez (boxer)Rogelio Martínez is a retired professional boxer from the Dominican Republic, who was nicknamed "The Golden Warrior" during his career....
(born 1974), a Dominican Republic boxer - Ronaldo MartínezRonaldo MartinezRonaldo Martinez is a cancer survivor who appeared in a series of much-publicized anti-smoking television commercials in the Northeastern United States...
, cancer survivor - Rosa Martínez and Eliana Martínez, child with AIDS (Eliana) and her mother (Rosa)
- Rubert MartínezRubert MartínezRubert Martínez Texidor is a male judoka from Cuba, who won the silver medal in the men's lightweight division at the 2003 Pan American Games. He represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he was defeated in the first round.-References:*...
(born 1985), Cuban judoka
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- S. A. Martinez, vocalist for the rock band, "311"
- Santiago Martínez DelgadoSantiago Martínez DelgadoSantiago Martínez Delgado was a Colombian painter, sculptor, art historian and writer. He established a reputation as a prominent muralist during the 1940s and is also known for his watercolors, oil paintings, illustrations and woodcarvings....
, Colombian painter and sculptor - Shelly MartinezShelly MartinezShelly Leonor Martinez is a Mexican American model, actress, professional wrestler and valet. She is known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment on its ECW brand under the ring name Ariel and for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Salinas as valet to The Latin American...
(born 1980), also known as Salinas and Ariel - Soraida MartinezSoraida MartinezSoraida Martinez is a contemporary abstract expressionist artist who creates hard-edge paintings. She was born in Harlem, New York City, USA on July 30, 1956....
, Artist/Designer, creator of "Verdadism" art
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- Ted MartínezTed MartínezTeodoro Noel Martínez Encarnación is a former professional baseball infielder. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball, mostly as a shortstop and second baseman, for the New York Mets , St...
, shortstop - Tino MartinezTino MartinezConstantino "Tino" Martinez is a former Major League Baseball first baseman.Martinez was the first round draft pick for the Seattle Mariners in out of the University of Tampa where he starred during his time on campus. He began his Major League career in and has played for the Mariners, New...
, first base - Tony MartinezTony Martínez.Gabriel Antonio Martínez Díaz was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1963 to 1966, playing in 73 career games.-External links:...
, baseball player - Tony Martinez, actor, singer, and bandleader; played Pepino Garcia on The Real McCoysThe Real McCoysThe Real McCoys is an American situation comedy co-produced by Danny Thomas' "Marterto Productions", in association with Walter Brennan and Irving Pincus's "Westgate" company...
from 1957 to 1963
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- Víctor Martínez, All-Star catcher
- Vicente Martinez YborVicente Martinez YborVicente Martinez Ybor was a Spanish American industrialist and cigar manufacturer, best known for founding the cigar-manufacturing town of Ybor City near Tampa, Florida in 1886.-Cuba:...
Spanish-American, was a Cigar Industrialist (entrepreneur) in Tampa, Florida