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The name was also borne by five popes, including one who defended Roman Catholic dogma against Eastern Orthodox theology. He was born the son of a Roman officer in Upper Pannonia (an outpost of the Roman Empire, now part of Hungary), and although he became a leading figur, in the 4th-century Church, he is chiefly remembered now for having divided his cloak in two and given half to a beggar. Martin became very popular in the Middle Ages, especially on the Continent, as a result of the fame of St Martin of Tours. This was probably originally derived from Mars (genitive Martis), the name of the Roman god of war (and earlier of fertility). The names, though recently similar, are disassociated with either Martin de Tours, or Martin de Porres.Įnglish, French, and German form of the Latin name Martīnus. The Mairtine are noted in the Book of Munster and other historical documents. Martin is also an Anglicized surname for a much older, ancient proto-Celtic tribe, who arrived in Ireland roughly 2000 years ago. Additionally, many Black Americans have the name Martin as a family name. In addition, African American children are often given the name in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Along with its historic Catholic popularity, it has also been popular among Protestants due to Martin Luther. One well-known Irish family are called Martyn. It has remained a popular given name in Christian times, in honor of the Catholic saint Martin of Tours it is also the most common French surname.
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The meaning is usually rendered in reference to the god as "of Mars", or "of war/warlike" ("martial"). In some languages, and as a given name, 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 (and therefore the god of warring).
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Martin is a common given and family name in many languages. Martin may either be a surname or given name.