Martínez (often spelled without the

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on the "I") is a common surname in the Spanish language. Martínez is the most common surname in the Spanish regions of

Navarre Navarre ( ; ; ), officially the Chartered Community of Navarre, is a landlocked foral autonomous community and province in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Autonomous Community, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and New Aquitaine in France. ...

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and

Murcia Murcia ( , , ) is a city in south-eastern Spain, the Capital (political), capital and most populous city of the autonomous community of the Region of Murcia, and the Ranked lists of Spanish municipalities#By population, seventh largest city i ...

. There are also variations such as San Martin and Martín (with an accent on the "i"). It originated as a

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, meaning "son of Martín" (English:

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). Among

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, the name was

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to "Mardanish" (e.g. Ibn Mardanish) (as well as other patronymics such as Hernandez and Gomez). It is also used sometimes as a component word of a multi-word surname such as

Martínez del Río Martínez or Martinez may refer to: Places Argentina * Martínez, Buenos Aires * Coronel Martínez de Hoz, Buenos Aires Province France * Hôtel Martinez, in Cannes Mexico * Martínez de la Torre, Veracruz Spain * Martínez, Ávila, a municipalit ...

. Martínez comes from the personal name "Martin", itself derived from the

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Martinus, whose root is

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, the name of the

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god of fertility and war. The name Martin became popular throughout Christian Europe after it was borne by a famous 4th-century saint who was active in Roman Gaul (now France),

Martin of Tours Martin of Tours (; 316/3368 November 397) was the third bishop of Tours. He is the patron saint of many communities and organizations across Europe, including France's Third French Republic, Third Republic. A native of Pannonia (present-day Hung ...

. 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, DiMartino, and Martinisi. The Romanian equivalent is Martinescu.

Geographical distribution

As of 2014, 38.8% of all known bearers of the surname ''Martínez'' were residents of

Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...

(frequency 1:37), 9.9% of

Spain Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Eur ...

(1:54), 9.2% of the

United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...

(1:449), 7.9% of

Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country primarily located in South America with Insular region of Colombia, insular regions in North America. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuel ...

(1:69), 4.5% of

Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many Federal Dependencies of Venezuela, islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It com ...

(1:77), 4.4% of

Argentina Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. It covers an area of , making it the List of South American countries by area, second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourt ...

(1:112), 2.7% of

Cuba Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country, comprising the island of Cuba (largest island), Isla de la Juventud, and List of islands of Cuba, 4,195 islands, islets and cays surrounding the main island. It is located where the ...

(1:49), 2.7% of

Honduras Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, ...

(1:38), 2.4% of

Guatemala Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. It is hydrologically b ...

(1:77), 2.2% of

El Salvador El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. El Salvador's capital and largest city is S ...

(1:33), 2.0% of the

Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean. It shares a Maritime boundary, maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and ...

(1:61), 1.9% of

Paraguay Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the Argentina–Paraguay border, south and southwest, Brazil to the Brazil–Paraguay border, east and northeast, and Boli ...

(1:43), 1.7% of

Nicaragua Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest Sovereign state, country in Central America, comprising . With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America aft ...

(1:40), 1.6% of the

Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot ...

(1:706), 1.4% of

Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes, Andes Mountains and the Paci ...

(1:142) and 1.3% of

Peru Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pac ...

(1:275). In

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:54) in the following autonomous communities: * 1.

Region of Murcia The Region of Murcia (, ; ; ) is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain located in the southeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean coast. The region is in area and had a popul ...

(1:18) * 2.

(1:26) * 3.

Valencian Community The Valencian Community is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia and the Community of Madrid wit ...

(1:35) * 4. Castilla-La Mancha (1:39) * 5.

Asturias Asturias (; ; ) officially the Principality of Asturias, is an autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in northwest Spain. It is coextensive with the provinces of Spain, province of Asturias and contains some of the territory t ...

(1:45) * 6. Galicia (1:50) * 7.

Cantabria Cantabria (, ; ) is an autonomous community and Provinces of Spain, province in northern Spain with Santander, Cantabria, Santander as its capital city. It is called a , a Nationalities and regions of Spain, historic community, in its current ...

(1:54) In

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:33) in the following departments:Martinez surname distribution
/ref> * 1. Santa Ana (1:26) * 2. Morazán (1:26) * 3.

La Paz La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz (Aymara language, Aymara: Chuqi Yapu ), is the seat of government of the Bolivia, Plurinational State of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, La Paz is the List of Bolivian cities by populati ...

(1:27) * 4.

Ahuachapán Ahuachapán () is a city, district, and the capital of the Ahuachapán Department in western El Salvador. The district, including the city, covers an area of 244.84 km2 and as of 2007 has a population of 110,511 people. Situated near the ...

(1:29) * 5.

San Salvador San Salvador () is the Capital city, capital and the largest city of El Salvador and its San Salvador Department, eponymous department. It is the country's largest agglomeration, serving as the country's political, cultural, educational and fin ...

(1:32) * 6. San Vicente (1:33)

Arts (incl. journalism)

;Acting and comedy *

A Martinez Adolfo Larrue Martínez III (born September 27, 1948), credited as A Martinez, is an American actor and singer. He had roles in the daytime soap operas '' Santa Barbara'', ''General Hospital'', ''One Life to Live'', ''The Bold and the Beautiful ...

(born 1948), American actor *

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, producer, and director. Dubbed as the "''King of Philippine Teleseryes''", he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and ...

(born 1961), Filipino actor * Benito Martinez (born 1971), American actor * Carlos Martínez (born 1955), Spanish mime actor *

Francesca Martinez Francesca Martinez (born 1978) is an English comedian, writer and actress. She has cerebral palsy, but prefers to describe herself as "wobbly". Martinez first came to public attention in 1994, when she made her debut on the television series '' ...

(born 1978), English comedian and actor * James Martinez (born 1980), American actor * Kris Martinez (born 1973), American comedian and entertainer also known as Kristory * Liezl Martinez (1967–2015), Filipino actress * Mariano Martínez (born 1978), Argentine actor and model * Micaela Martinez DuCasse (1913–1989), American artist, author, and educator * Natalia Martínez Streignard (born 1970) Venezuelan actress *

Natalie Martinez Natalie Martinez (born July 12, 1984) is an American actress and model. She appeared in the 2008 film '' Death Race'', several music videos between 2003 and 2011, and two short-lived telenovelas in 2006 and 2007. Martinez starred in the single se ...

(born 1984), American model and actress *

Olivier Martinez Olivier Martinez (born 12 January 1966) is a French actor. He became well known after roles in several French films such as '' Un, deux, trois, soleil'' (1993), which garnered him the César Award for "Most Promising Actor", '' The Horseman on ...

(born 1966), French actor *

Ray Martínez Ray Martínez is an American dance music musician, songwriter, and singer in the late 1970s and 1980s, and later became a record producer, engineer, and record label owner/executive. He helped originate what became known as the "Miami Sound", c ...

(born 1950), Cuban-American musician *

Shelly Martinez Shelly Leonor Martinez (born February 9, 1980) is an American model, actress, retired professional wrestler and valet. She is known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on its ECW brand under the ring name Ariel and for Total ...

(born 1980), Mexican American model, actress. Also known as wrestler and valet. *

Ursula Martinez Ursula Martinez (born 1966) is a British theatre maker, performer and director. She grew up in South London, the daughter of an English father and Spanish mother, both teachers. After graduating in French and Theatre at Lancaster University, sh ...

(born 1966), Anglo-Spanish, English-based writer and cabaret performer *

Patrice Martinez Patrice Martinez (June 12, 1963 – December 24, 2018) was an American actress. She received her theatrical education in London, played the role of Carmen in the film '' Three Amigos'', and starred in the early 1990s television series ''Zorro''. ...

(1963–2018), American actress * Yoya Martinez (1912–2009), Chilean actress ;Crafts * Maria Ramita Martinez (c. 1884–1969), Picuris Pueblo potter ;Design and fashion *

(born 1978), Italian top model * Raúl Martínez (1927–1995), Cuban designer, photographer, muralist, and graphic artist. * Silvia Martínez (born 1965), Venezuelan pageant titleholder *

Soraida Martinez Soraida Martinez (born July 30, 1956 in Harlem, New York) is an American visual artist of Puerto Rican descent known for her contemporary abstract expressionist paintings and social commentary. She is the creator of the art movement, Verdadism. ...

(born 1956), American artist/designer, creator of "Verdadism" art ;Journalism *

Albertina Martínez Burgos Albertina Martínez Burgos (March 14, 1981 – November 21, 2019) was a Chilean photojournalist. Biography Albertina Mariana Martínez Burgos was born March 14, 1981. She moved to Santiago from southern Chile in 2009 to pursue a career in photogr ...

(1981–2019), Chilean photojournalist * Andrés Martínez, American newspaper editor of the ''Los Angeles Times'' *

Eduardo Martínez Celis Eduardo Martínez Celis (29 October 1890, Zamora, Michoacán – 5 November 1943, Monterrey, Nuevo León) was a Mexican journalist, author and politician. Pseudonym: ''Abbé Sieyès'' Early life His parents were Josefa Celis Arceo, a native ...

(1890–1943), Mexican journalist * Mónica Martínez (born 1975), Spanish journalist, model and television presenter * Regina Martínez Pérez (1963–2012), Mexican journalist for ''Proceso'' * Walter Martinez (born 1941), Venezuelan journalist ;Literature *

Adelaida Martínez Aguilar Adelaida Martínez Aguilar (16 December 1870 — ?) was a Mexicans, Mexican teacher, writer, and poet active in the Tepic Territory from the 1860s until her death. In her 1910 book ''Mujeres Notables Mexicanas'', Laureana Wright de Kleinhans wr ...

(1870 — ?), Mexican teacher, writer, and poet *

Alfonso Martínez de Toledo Alfonso Martínez de Toledo (ca. 1398 – ca. 1470), known as the Archpriest of Talavera (''Arcipreste de Talavera''), was a Castilian poet and writer. He was born and studied in Toledo, Spain, spent time in Catalonia and Aragón, and served as ...

, medieval Spanish poet * Claudia Guadalupe Martinez, American children's author * Guillermo Martínez (born 1962), Argentine novelist * J. Michael Martinez (born 1978), American poet *

Tomás Eloy Martínez Tomás Eloy Martínez (July 16, 1934January 31, 2010) was an Argentine journalist and writer. Life and work He was born on July 16, 1934 in San Miguel de Tucumán and is generally considered an influential and innovative figure in Latin America ...

(1934–2010), Argentine novelist and journalist ;Music *

Ana María Martínez Ana María Martínez (born 1971) is a Puerto Rican soprano. Early life Martínez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico; she is the daughter of Puerto Rican opera singer Evangelína Colón and Cuban psychoanalyst Ángel Martínez. Martínez' grandpar ...

, Puerto Rican opera singer *

Angie Martinez Angela "Angie" Martinez (born January 9, 1971) is an American radio personality, podcaster, singer, former rapper and actress. Dubbed "The Voice of New York", Martinez is widely known for her 28-year run at New York City station WQHT, Hot 97 ( ...

(born 1971), hiphop artist and radio/television personality * Benito Martínez (born 1994), Puerto Rican singer known professionally as

Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (; born March 10, 1994), better known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. Known as the " King of Latin Trap", Bad Bunny is credited with helping Spanish-language rap music achieve m ...

Cliff Martinez Cliff Robert Martinez (born February 5, 1954) is an American musician and composer. Early in his career, Martinez was known as a drummer notably with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Captain Beefheart, Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band. Since th ...

(born 1954), American film-score composer and former drummer *

Cruz Martínez Cruz Martínez (born June 21, 1972) is an American record producer, songwriter and musician. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999, he joined the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings, created by A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007, ...

(born 1972), American musician and record producer * Henry Martínez (born 1950), Venezuelan songwriter *

Laia Martínez i López Laia Martínez i López (born 1984), also known as Laia MaLo, is a Catalan writer and musician. Life Malo was born in Berga, Catalonia, Spain on the 21 April 1984. In 2007, she graduated from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Translati ...

(born 1984), Catalan writer and musician * Linda Martinez (1975–2005), American musician *

Melanie Martinez Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American Puerto Rican-Dominican singer and songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York, Baldwin, New York, Martinez rose to fame in 2012 after appearing ...

(born 1995), American singer, songwriter and music video director * S. A. Martinez, vocalist for the rock band "311" *

Sabu Martinez Louis "Sabu" Martinez (July 14, 1930 – January 13, 1979) was an American conguero of Puerto Rican descent. A prominent player in the Cubop movement, Martinez appeared on many important recordings and live performances during that period. Marti ...

(1930–1979), American

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and

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;Painting and sculpture *

Ana Maria de Martinez Ana María de Martínez (nee Avilez) (May 28, 1937 - December 16, 2012) was a Salvadoran artist. She is best known for creating acrylic paintings on canvas. Martinez was a self-taught painter, and her career expanded to almost four decades. Bio ...

(1937–2012), Salvadoran artist * Isabel Martinez (artist), Mexican-American artist * Marion C. Martinez (born 1954), Mexican-American artist * Raúl Martínez (1927–1995), Cuban painter, designer, photographer, muralist and graphic artist *

Santiago Martínez Delgado Santiago Martínez Delgado (1906–1954) 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 ...

, Colombian painter and sculptor *

(born 1956), Artist, Creator of Verdadism *

Xavier Martínez Xavier Timoteo Martínez (February 7, 1869 – January 13, 1943) was a Mexican-born American artist active in California the late 19th and early 20th century. He was a well-known bohemian figure in San Francisco, the East Bay, and the Monter ...

(1869–1943), Mexican American painter artist

Business

* Mariano Martinez (entrepreneur) (born 1944), Mexican American inventor, entrepreneur and restaurateur *

Vicente Martinez Ybor Vicente Martinez Ybor (7 September 1818 – 14 December 1896) was a Spanish entrepreneur who first became a noted industrialist and cigar manufacturer in Cuba, then Key West, and finally Tampa, Florida. Martinez Ybor is best known for his found ...

(1818–1896), Spanish-American cigar industrialist (entrepreneur) in Tampa, Florida

Military

Arsenio Martínez-Campos Arsenio is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish version of the male given name ''Arsenius''. It may refer to: People * Arsenio Balisacan, Filipino economist * Arsénio Bano (born 1974), East Timorese politician * Arsenio Benítez (born 1971), Pa ...

(1831–1900), Spanish officer *

Esteban José Martínez Fernández y Martínez de la Sierra Esteban José Martínez Fernández y Martínez de la Sierra (1742 – 1798) was a Spanish Navy officer, navigator and explorer from Seville. He was a key figure in Spanish expeditions to the Pacific Northwest and the Nootka Crisis. Training ...

, 18th-century Spanish naval commander *

Gustavo Álvarez Martínez Gustavo Adolfo Álvarez Martínez (12 December 1937 – 25 January 1989) was a Honduran military officer. He was head of the armed forces of Honduras from January 1982 until his ouster on 31 March 1984 by fellow officers when he sought to expand ...

(1937–1989), Honduran military officer * Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Air Force lieutenant general * Joe P. Martinez (1920–1943), U.S. Army soldier during World War II *

Juan Martínez de Ampiés Juan Martínez de Ampiés (also spelled ''Ampués''; Martínez sometimes given as ''Martín''; died 1533), as an officer of the Spanish army, was the first governor of Venezuela Province (1527-1529). He founded Santa Ana de Coro in July 1527. He ...

(died 1533), Spanish soldier, founder of

Santa Ana de Coro Coro is the capital of Falcón, Falcón State and the second oldest city in Venezuela (after Cumaná). It was founded on July 26, 1527, by Juan de Ampíes as Santa Ana de Coro. It was historically known as Neu-Augsburg (from 1528 to 1546) by the ...

(Venezuela)

Politics and law

Alicia Austria-Martinez Maria Alicia Austria-Martinez (born Maria Alicia Austria; December 19, 1940) is a Filipino jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 2002 to 2009. She was appointed to the Court by President Gloria Mac ...

(born 1940), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines *

Andrés Martínez Trueba Andrés Martínez Trueba (11 February 1884 – 19 December 1959) was the President of Uruguay from 1951 to 1955. Background Martínez Trueba was born in Montevideo and grew up in the Peñarol area, graduating from university with a degree in ...

(1884–1959), President of Uruguay from 1951 to 1955 * Angela Martinez (born 1971), American politician from Kansas *

Augusto Martínez Sánchez Augusto Martínez Sánchez (1923 – 2 February 2013) was a Cuban lawyer and politician, and one of the commanders of the Cuban Revolution close to Fidel Castro. Martínez Sánchez was a member of the July 26 Movement since April 1958 and partic ...

(1923–2013), Cuban politician *

Bernard Martínez Valerio Bernard Martínez Valerio (born 19 January 1962) is trade union and Garifuna leader who was a candidate for the Innovation and Unity Party (PINU) in the Honduran 2009 presidential election. He was formerly a member of the Honduran Patriotic Fron ...

(born 1962), Honduran politician *

Bob Martinez Robert Martinez (born December 25, 1934) is an American retired politician who served as the 40th governor of Florida from 1987 to 1991. A member of the Republican Party, Martinez was the first Hispanic American governor since colonial Flori ...

(born 1934), Spanish-American former Governor of the State of Florida (born in Tampa, Florida) * Carmen Dorantes Martínez (born 1957), Mexican politician *

Cruz Martínez Esteruelas Cruz Martínez Esteruelas (4 February 1932 – 17 September 2000) was a Spanish politician who served as Minister of Education and Science of Spain between 1968 and 1973, during the Francoist dictatorship Francoist Spain (), also known as ...

(1932–2000), Spanish politician *

Daniel Martínez (politician) Daniel Carlos Martínez Villamil (born 23 February 1957) is a Uruguayan industrial engineer and politician, who served as intendant of Montevideo from 2015 to 2019. He previously served as Senator of the Republic from 2010 to 2015, as minister ...

(born 1957), Uruguayan politician and engineer *

Delfina Martínez Delfina Martínez is a Uruguayan LGBT activist. Martínez works to recognize and maintain transgender rights in Uruguay. She is also involved in the intersection of art and activism. Biography Martínez knew at a young age that she was transgen ...

, Uruguayan activist *

(1890–1943), Mexican politician and journalist * Elvin L. Martinez (born 1934), U.S. politician, Florida House of Representatives *

Felix Martínez de Torrelaguna Felix may refer to: * Felix (name), people and fictional characters with the name Places * Arabia Felix is the ancient Latin name of Yemen * Felix, Spain, a municipality of the province Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, ...

, acting Governor of New Mexico *

Henriette Martinez Henriette Martinez (born 10 July 1949 in Laragne-Montéglin, Hautes-Alpes) was a member of the National Assembly of France. She represented Hautes-Alpes' 1st constituency, as a member of the Rally for the Republic from 1993 to 1997 and again ...

(1949), French politician *

Israel Huaytari Martínez Israel Huaytari Martínez (born 30 August 1985) is a Bolivian politician representing the 39-Potosí constituency in the Chamber of Deputies. He was President of the Chamber of Deputies from 2023 to 2024. He was succeeded by Omar Yujra Omar Al ...

(born 1985), Bolivian politician *

Jean-Claude Martinez Jean-Claude Martinez (born 30 July 1945, in Sète, Hérault) is a French politician and Member of the European Parliament for the south-west of France. He was a member and a vice-president of the Front National, and was among the '' Non-Inscri ...

(1945), French politician *

Jennifer Martínez Jenny S. Martinez (born November 5, 1971) is an American legal scholar and Stanford University's 14th provost. Stanford University President Richard Saller named her to the position in August 2023, effective October 1, 2023. Martinez succeeded Per ...

, human rights lawyer * José Martínez Berasáin, Spanish Carlist politician *

Louis Alphonse, Duke of Anjou Louis Alphonse de Bourbon, Duke of AnjouHis name is given as "Prince Louis Alphonse of Bourbon and Martínez-Bordiú, Duke of Anjou" by Olga S. Opfell in ''Royalty who Wait: The 21 Heads of Formerly Regnant Houses of Europe'' (2001), p. 11. (;E ...

(born 1974), Prince Louis Alphonse of Bourbon y Martinez-Bordiú, Louis XX, King of France and Navarre * Marco Antonio Martinez Dabdoub, mayor of Nogales,

Sonora Sonora (), officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora (), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the Administrative divisions of Mexico, Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is divided into Municipalities of Sonora, 72 ...

, Mexico *

Martín C. Martínez Martín Casimiro Martínez Fagalde, usually known as Martín C. Martínez (22 February 1859, Montevideo - 21 January 1946) was a Uruguayan lawyer and politician. He was Ministry of Economy and Finance (Uruguay), Minister of Finance from 1903 to ...

(1859–1946), Uruguayan politician * Matthew G. Martínez (1929–2011), former U.S. Representative from California *

Maximiliano Hernández Martínez Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (21 October 1882 – 15 May 1966) was a Salvadoran military officer and politician who served as president of El Salvador from 4 December 1931 to 28 August 1934 in a provisional capacity and again in an offi ...

(1882–1966), former president of El Salvador *

Mel Martinez Mel, Mels or MEL may refer to: Biology * Mouse erythroleukemia cell line (MEL) * National Herbarium of Victoria, a herbarium with the Index Herbariorum code MEL People * Mel (given name), the abbreviated version of several given names (including ...

(born 1946), U.S. Senator from Florida * Michael N. Martinez, Utah lawyer *

Miguel Martínez de Pinillos Sáenz Miguel Martínez de Pinillos Sáenz (1875-1953) was a Spanish Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur. He is known mostly as a ship-owner, who operated a Cádiz-based fleet of merchant vessels on Mediterranean and Atlantic routes. He is recognized also as a ...

, Spanish Carlist politician and entrepreneur *

Mike Martinez Michael W. Martinez (August 1, 1969) is a former Austin City Council member and former mayoral candidate in Austin, Texas. He served as the Board Chair of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( CapMetro), the Minority-Owned and Wome ...

(born 1969), American politician from Texas * Nury Martinez (born 1973), American politician, former

President of the Los Angeles City Council The President of the Los Angeles City Council is the presiding officer of the Los Angeles City Council. The president presides as chair over meetings of the council and assignments to City Council committees and handles parliamentary duties like ...

* Philip Ray Martinez (1953–2021), American judge * Raúl L. Martínez (born 1949), Cuban politician, former mayor of Hialeah, Florida, United States *

Reynaldo Martinez Reynaldo "Rey" Martinez is an American politician from the Georgia Republican Party who serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 111. References External links Pageat the Georgia General Assembl ...

, American politician * Reynaldo Leroy Martinez, first Hispanic Chief of Staff in the United States Senate, Washington, D.C. * Rose Martinez (born 1958), Filipino-born American politician in Hawaii *

Susana Martínez Susana Martinez (born July 14, 1959) is an American politician and attorney who served as 31st governor of New Mexico from 2011 to 2019. A Republican, she served as chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) from 2015 to 2016. She was ...

(born 1959), first female Governor of New Mexico *

Sylvia Martínez Elizondo Sylvia Leticia Martínez Elizondo (20 November 1947 – 9 July 2020) was a Mexican politician. She was a member of the National Action Party. She was Senator during the LXIII Legislature of the Mexican Congress, from 2016 until 2018. Martíne ...

(1947–2020), Mexican politician

Sciences

Alberto Martinez Piedra Alberto Martinez Piedra (January 29, 1926 – December 20, 2021) was the David E. Bentley Professor of Political Economy at The Institute of World Politics.Amalia Martínez, Mexican physicist * German Martinez Hidalgo (1929–2009), physicist, mathematician and astronomer * Kirk Martinez professor, image processing * Lissa Martinez (born 1954), American ocean engineer * Marta Martínez Vázquez (born 1973), Spanish antenna engineer * Ronaldo Martínez (born 1953), cancer survivor appearing in anti-smoking television commercials * Rosa Martínez and Eliana Martínez, child with AIDS (Eliana) and her mother (Rosa) * Wendy L. Martinez, American statistician

Society

* Josefa Jara Martinez (1894–1987), Filipino social worker, suffragist and civic leader * Mario Díaz Martínez (born 1965), member of the World Scout Committee

Sports

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Adrian Martinez (American football) Adrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word ''adur'', meaning "sea" or "water". The Adria was until the 8th century BC the main ...

(born 2000), American quarterback *

Adrián Martínez (baseball) Adrián Misael Martínez (born December 10, 1996) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics. Career San Diego Padres Martínez signed with t ...

(born 1996), Mexican baseball player * Alberto Martín Acosta Martinez (born 1977), Uruguayan football player *

Alec Martinez Alec Martinez (born July 26, 1987) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, having won with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014 and with t ...

(born 1987), Canadian hockey player * Alma Martínez (footballer) (born 1981), Mexican football player *

Andrés Martínez (footballer) Andrés Javier Martínez (born 16 October 1972) is a former Uruguayan footballer who played as a midfielder. International career Martínez made eight appearances for the senior Uruguay national football team from 1992 to 2001. He made his d ...

(born 1972), Uruguayan football player *

Ángel Martínez (baseball) Ángel Martínez (born January 27, 2002) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Professional career Martínez signed with the Cleveland Indians as an international free agent ...

(born 2002), Dominican baseball player *

Armando Martínez (boxer) Armando Martínez Limendu (born 29 August 1961) is a Cuban boxing, boxer. At 18 years of age he won the gold medal in the Light Middleweight (71 kg) category at the 1980 Summer Olympics, beating Aleksandr Koshkyn in the final. In 1982 h ...

(born 1961), Cuban boxer * Blake Martinez (born 1994), American football player * Carlos Martínez (1965–?), Venezuelan baseball player *

Carmelo Martínez Carmelo Martínez Salgado (born July 28, 1960) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player who has been a member of the Chicago Cubs organization since 1997. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as ...

(born 1960), Puerto Rican baseball player, first base and outfield *

Chantal Martínez Chantal Liseth Martínez Rodriguez (born 28 December 1990) is a Panamanians, Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2023. She held the World Boxing Association, WBA female super-bantamweight title from 2011 to 2012 and cha ...

(born 1990), Panamanian boxer *

Chito Martínez Reyenaldo Ignacio "Chito" Martínez (December 19, 1965 – April 20, 2025) was a Belizean Major League Baseball (MLB) player, the first in MLB history to be born in his country. Career Born in Belize City, Martínez emigrated to New Orleans wi ...

(1965–2025), Belizean-American baseball player * Chito Martínez (footballer) (born 1977), Venezuelan football player *

Conchita Martínez Conchita Martínez Bernat (born 16 April 1972) is a Spanish former professional tennis player and current coach. She was the first Spaniard to win the women's singles title at Wimbledon, doing so in 1994. Martínez also was the runner-up at th ...

(born 1972), Spanish tennis player *

Conchita Martínez Granados Conchita Martínez Granados (born 20 January 1976) is a former professional female tennis Tennis is a List of racket sports, racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles (tennis), singles) or between ...

(born 1976), Spanish tennis player *

Cristhian Martínez Cristhian A. Martínez Mercedes (born March 6, 1982) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Career Detroit Tigers Martínez signed as an interna ...

(born 1982), baseball player from the Dominican Republic * Damien Martinez (born 2004), American football player *

Dave Martinez David Martinez (born September 26, 1964) is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder who is the manager for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as the bench coach for the Tampa Bay ...

(born 1964), American baseball player and coach * David Martínez (chess player) (born 1981), Spanish chess player *

David Martínez (racing driver) David Martínez (born December 8, 1981, in Monterrey) is a Mexican Auto racing, racing driver. He holds the record for the best debut ever by a Mexican driver in a premiere open-wheel series (IndyCar, Champ Car World Series, F1) with his 9th pl ...

(born 1981), Mexican racing driver *

Dennis Martínez José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955), nicknamed "El Presidente" (), is a Nicaraguan former professional baseball pitcher. Martínez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Montreal Expos, Cleveland Indians, S ...

(born 1955), Nicaraguan baseball pitcher *

Diego Martínez (Mexican footballer, born 1981) Diego Alfonso Martínez Balderas (born 15 February 1981) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Biography Martínez made his debut in the Invierno 2001 season with Necaxa. His ability to attack made him a fan f ...

Edgar Martínez Edgar Martínez (born January 2, 1963), nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player who is currently the senior director of hitting strategy coach for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). H ...

(born 1963), Puerto Rican American baseball player, hitter *

Emil Martínez Emil José Martínez Cruz (; (born 17 September 1982) is a Honduran former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Martínez made his professional debut for Marathón and played abroad for Alajuelense in the Primera ...

(born 1982), Honduran footballer *

Emiliano Martínez Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero (born 2 September 1992), also known as Dibu, is an Argentine professional association football, footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for club Aston Villa F.C., Aston Villa a ...

(born 1992), Argentine footballer *

Emilio Martínez (footballer, born 1981) Emilio Damián Martínez (born 10 April 1981 in Concepción) is a Paraguayan former footballer. He last played for Club Sport Colombia in Paraguay. Martinez was part of Paraguay's silver medal-winning team at the 2004 Olympics. He was red-car ...

, Paraguayan footballer *

Esmery Martínez Esmery Martínez (born 1 May 2000) is a Dominican professional basketball player who was drafted by the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 17th overall in the 2024 WNBA draft. She played college basketball at W ...

(born 2000), Dominican basketball player *

Eulogio Martínez Eulogio Ramiro Martínez (11 June 1935 – 30 September 1984) was a Paraguayan-born footballer who played as a striker. He played for the Spanish side FC Barcelona in the 1950s and 1960s, and is remembered for being a prolific striker with an e ...

(1935–1984), footballer * Félix Martínez Mata (born 1974), baseball player *

Fernando Martínez Perales Fernando Martínez Perales (born 21 May 1967), commonly known as Nando, is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a left-back, also a manager. In his career, the majority of which was spent at Valencia and Deportivo, he totall ...

(born 1967), Spanish footballer *

Fidel Martínez Fidel Francisco Martínez Tenorio (born 15 February 1990) is an Ecuadorian association football, footballer who plays as a Winger (association football), winger for Ecuadorian Serie A, LigaPro club C.D. El Nacional, El Nacional and the Ecuador ...

(born 1990), Ecuadorian footballer *

Francisca Martínez Francisca Martínez (born October 4, 1966) is a Mexican former race walker. Personal bests *10 km: 43:50 min – Eisenhüttenstadt, 14 May 1995 *20 km: 1:37:19 hrs – Dublin Dublin is the capital and largest city of Republic ...

(born 1966), Mexican race walker *

Gérald Martinez Gérald Martinez (born 30 March 1955 in Montréjeau) is a retired French international rugby union scrum half for Stade Toulousain. Martinez made his international début for France in February 1982, against Wales, but would have to fight wi ...

(born 1955), French rugby player * Germán Martínez (swimmer) (born 1979), Colombian swimmer * Gilberto Martínez (born 1979), Costa Rican footballer * Glenn Martinez (born 1981), American wide receiver *

Gonzalo Martínez Gonzalo Martinez Caicedo (born 30 November 1975) is a Colombian football manager and former player who played as a defender. Club career Martínez was born in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca. He started his professional career in the Colombia ...

(born 1975), Colombian footballer *

Guillermo Martínez (athlete) Guillermo Martínez is the name of: * Guillermo Martínez (baseball) (born 1984), American baseball coach * Guillermo Martínez Ayala (born 1995), Mexican football player * Guillermo Martínez (javelin thrower) (born 1981), Cuban javelin thrower * ...

(born 1981), Cuban javelin thrower *

Henry Martínez (boxer) Henry ("Donald") Martínez (born January 20, 1971, in San Salvador) is a retired bantamweight boxer from El Salvador, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Olympic results Below is the record of Henr ...

(born 1971), bantamweight boxer of El Salvador *

Iñigo Martínez Iñigo Martínez Berridi (; ; born 17 May 1991) is a Spanish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club FC Barcelona, Barcelona. He spent most of his professional career with Real Sociedad, playing ...

(born 1991), Spanish footballer * Israel Martínez (born 1981), Mexican footballer *

Jack Michael Martínez Jack Michael Martínez (born October 12, 1981) is a Dominican former professional basketball player. High school career Jack Martinez attended Artesia High School (Lakewood, California), Artesia High School in Lakewood, California, playing along ...

(born 1981), Dominican basketball player *

Jackson Martínez Jackson Arley Martínez Valencia (; born 3 October 1986) is a Colombian former professional association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football)#Striker, striker. He started his career with Independiente Medellín, I ...

(born 1986), Colombian footballer *

Jairo Martínez Jairo Manfredo Martínez Puerto (born 14 May 1978) is a Honduran former professional footballer who played as a forward. Club career Nicknamed ''el Kiki'', Martínez started his professional career at F.C. Motagua with whom he would spend the ...

(born 1978), Honduran football forward * Jaume Martinez Vich (born 1993), Spanish professional pickleball player *

Javi Martínez Javier "Javi" Martínez Aginaga (; born 2 September 1988) is a Spanish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Midfielder#Defensive midfielder, midfielder or Defender (association football)#Centre-back, centre-back. He ar ...

(born 1988), Spanish footballer *

Javier Martínez (baseball) Javier Antonio Martínez (born February 5, 1977) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1994 MLB amateur draft, Martínez made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Apri ...

(born 1977), baseball player * Javier Omar Martínez (born 1971), Honduran footballer * Javier Martínez González (born 1987), Spanish footballer * J. D. Martinez (born 1987), American baseball player *

Jesús Martínez (boxer) Jesús Martínez Tejeda (born 19 January 1976 in Gómez Palacio, Durango) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2011. He challenged for the WBC flyweight title in 2002. As an amateur, he represented his country at the ...

(born 1976), Mexican boxer *

Jesus Martinez (fighter) Jesus Martinez (born December 26, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's welterweight division. Mixed martial arts career Early career Martinez started his professional career in 2009. He fought mainly for New Jer ...

(born 1983), American mixed martial artist * Jesús Martínez Barrios (born 1985), Spanish bullfighter *

Joe Martinez (baseball) Joseph Andrew Martinez (born February 26, 1983) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. He played parts of four seasons for the San Francisco Giants (2009–2010), Pittsburgh Pirates (2010), Arizona Diamondbacks (2012), and Cl ...

(born 1983), American baseball player * Jorge Andrés Martínez (born 1983), Uruguayan footballer *

Jorge Humberto Martínez Jorge Humberto Martínez Correa (born November 5, 1975, in Jardín, Antioquia) is a male road cyclist from Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country primarily located in South America with Insular region ...

(born 1975), Colombian cyclist * José Martínez (born 1988), Venezuelan baseball player * José Martínez Ahumada (José Martínez "Limeño"; 1936–2015), Spanish bullfighter *

Josef Martínez Josef Alexander Martínez Mencia (born 19 May 1993) is a Venezuelan professional association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football)#Striker, striker for Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes and the Venezuel ...

(born 1993), Venezuelan footballer *

Josué Martínez Josué Martínez may refer to: * Josué Martínez (footballer, born 1990), Costa Rican footballer * Josué Martínez (footballer, born 2002), Mexican footballer {{Hndis, Martínez, Josué ...

, Costa Rican footballer *

J. P. Martínez Julio Pablo Martínez Sánchez (born March 21, 1996) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Brav ...

(born 1996), Cuban baseball player *

Juan Manuel Martínez ''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. The name is of Hebrew origin and has the meaning "God has been gracious." It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking countries around the world and in the Philippi ...

(born 1985), Argentine footballer * Juan Manuel Martínez Jourdan (born 1981), Uruguayan football manager and former player *

Juan Martínez Brito Juan Martínez Brito (born May 17, 1958, in Guanabacoa, Havana) is a retired discus thrower from Cuba, who represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics. His personal best is , thrown on May 21, 1983, in Havana. He won the British ...

(born 1958), Cuban discus thrower *

Juan Máximo Martínez Juan Máximo Martínez (January 1, 1947 – May 25, 2021)Julen Luis Arizmendi Martínez (born 1976), Spanish chess grandmaster *

Julio Aparicio Martínez Julio Aparicio Martínez (; born 13 February 1932) is a retired Spanish bullfighter and a cattleman. Biography Aparicio was born on 13 February 1932 in the city of Madrid. His father, Julián Aparicio Nieto, was a ''novillero'' (novice bullfig ...

(born 1932), Spanish bullfighter *

Julio Enrique Martínez Julio is the Spanish equivalent of the month July and may refer to: *Julio (given name) *Julio (surname) *Júlio de Castilhos, a municipality of the western part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil * ''Julio'' (album), a 1983 compilation albu ...

(born 1985), Salvadoran footballer *

Kathleen Martínez Kathleen Teresa Martínez Berry (born 1966) is a Dominican archaeologist, lawyer, and diplomat, best known for her work in search of the tomb of Cleopatra in Egypt. She heads the Egyptian-Dominican mission in Alexandria and is currently minister ...

(born 1966), Dominican archaeologist, lawyer, and diplomat *

Lautaro Martínez Lautaro Javier Martínez (born 22 August 1997), also known mononymously as Lautaro, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Inter Milan, whom he captains, and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one ...

(born 1997), Argentine footballer *

Lázaro Martínez (sprinter) Lázaro Martínez Despaigne (born November 11, 1962) is a retired Cuban sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. He was born in La Lisa, Havana Havana (; ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana ...

(born 1962), Cuban sprinter *

Lester Martínez Lester Normandy Martínez Tut (born 17 October 1995) is a Guatemalan professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a light-welterweight silver medal at the 2012 Youth World Championships and a middleweight gold medal at the 2018 Central American ...

(born 1995), Guatemalan professional boxer *

Lisandro Martínez Lisandro Martínez (born 18 January 1998) is an Argentine professional Association football, footballer who plays primarily as a centre-back for club Manchester United F.C., Manchester United and the Argentina national football team, Argentina ...

(born 1998), Argentine footballer *

Leandro Antonio Martínez Leandro Antonio Martínez (born 15 October 1989) is an Argentine-Italian Association football, footballer who most recently played as a forward for Borgo San Donnino FC. Biography Parma and loans Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martínez mov ...

(born 1989), Argentine-Italian footballer *

Lucas Martínez (field hockey) Lucas Martínez Ruiz (born 17 November 1993) is an Argentine field hockey player who plays as a forward for Belgian club Dragons and the Argentine national team. Club career Martínez played for Club Ferrocarril Mitre in Argentina before he m ...

(born 1993), Argentine field hockey player *

Luís Fernando Martinez Luís Fernando Lojudice Martinez (born 21 April 1980), known as just Martinez, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. His name is pronounced with stress on the final syllable. Honours Cruzeiro *Campeonato Bras ...

(born 1980), Brazilian footballer * "Punishment" Luis Martinez (born 1982), American wrestler better known as Damian Priest * Magdelín Martínez (born 1976), Cuban triple jumper *

Manuel Martínez Lara Manuel may refer to: People * Manuel (name), a given name and surname * Manuel (''Fawlty Towers''), a fictional character from the sitcom ''Fawlty Towers'' * Manuel I Komnenos, emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Manuel I of Portugal, king of Po ...

(born 1980), Spanish footballer *

Maria Martinez Maria Poveka Montoya Martinez ( – July 20, 1980) was a Pueblo peoples, Pueblo artist who created internationally known Native American pottery, pottery. Martinez (born Maria Poveka Montoya), her husband Julian Martinez, Julian, and other fam ...

, Native-American potter in the United States *

María José Martínez Sánchez María José Martínez Sánchez (; born 12 August 1982) is a Spanish former professional tennis player. In singles, she won five WTA Tour titles, her biggest being a Premier 5 title at the 2010 Italian Open where she defeated two former world ...

(born 1982), Spanish tennis player *

Mariano Martínez (cyclist) Mariano Martínez (born 20 September 1948) is a Spanish-French former professional road racing cyclist. He won the King of the Mountains competition in 1978 Tour de France. Born in Spain, Martínez became a naturalized French citizen in 1963. He ...

(born 1948), French former professional road racing cyclist * Mario Martínez (footballer, born 1989), Honduran footballer *

Mario Martinez (tennis) Mario Martinez may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Mario Martinez (painter) (born 1953), contemporary abstract painter *Mario Iván Martínez Mario Iván Martínez (born Mario Iván Martínez Morales on February 17, 1962) is a Mexican actor ...

(born 1961), Bolivian tennis player *

Marty Martínez Orlando Martínez Oliva (August 23, 1941 – March 8, 2007) was a Cuban utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 0" , 170 lb. , Martínez was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. Born in Havana, Cuba ...

(1941–2007), sports manager, coach, and scout *

Mayte Martínez María Teresa "Mayte" Martínez Jiménez (born 17 May 1976 in Valladolid) is a Spanish athlete competing in the 800 m. She has reached 4 consecutive finals in the World Championships (she did not take part on 2003 Championships in P ...

(born 1976), Spanish runner *

Mercedes Martinez Jazmin Benitez (born November 17, 1980) is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Mercedes Martinez. She also appears for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), where she is a former ROH W ...

(born 1980), American professional wrestler *

Michael Martínez (baseball) Michael Gabriel Martínez Tiburcio (born September 16, 1982) is a Dominican professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cle ...

(born 1982), Major League Baseball player from the Dominican Republic *

Michael Christian Martinez Michael Christian "Mikee" Martinez (born November 4, 1996) is a Filipino Olympic figure skater. He is the 2015 Asian Figure Skating Trophy champion, a two-time Triglav Trophy champion and has won one ISU Challenger Series medal, silver at the 2 ...

(born 1996), Filipino figure skater *

Miguel Ángel Martínez (Argentine footballer) Miguel Ángel Martínez (born January 19, 1984) is a retired Argentine football defender. Martínez also holds Mexican citizenship. Background Martínez spent some time in the youth squads of Racing Club of his native Argentina and Atletico ...

, (born 1984) ;N–Z *

Nick Martinez (baseball) Nicholas Andres Martinez (born August 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and for the Hokkaido Ni ...

(born 1990), American baseball player * Orelvis Martínez (born 2001), Dominican baseball player *

Orlando Martínez Orlando Martínez (September 2, 1944 – September 22, 2021Osvaldo Martínez (born 1986), Paraguayan footballer * Pamela Martinez (born 1989), American professional wrestler better known as Bayley *

Pedro Martínez Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25, 1971) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to , for five teams—most notably the Boston Red Sox from to . As of 2023, M ...

(born 1971), Dominican baseball player *

Pedro Martínez (basketball) Pedro Martínez Sánchez (born 29 June 1961 in Barcelona) is a Spanish professional basketball coach for Valencia of the Liga ACB. Coaching career Martínez has coached Gran Canaria, Cajasol, Girona, Manresa, and Joventut. He led Joventut to w ...

(born 1961), Spanish basketball coach *

Pedro Martínez (golfer) Pedro Rodolfo Martínez (born 18 October 1963) 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 seaso ...

(born 1963), Paraguayan golfer *

Pedro Martínez (left-handed pitcher) Pedro Martínez Aquino (born November 29, 1968), commonly but inaccurately referred to as Pedro A. Martínez (to distinguish him from the more famous Pedro Jaime Martínez), is a Dominican former Major League Baseball pitcher. Career He was a ...

(born 1968), Dominican baseball player *

Poppies Martinez Poppies Martinez (born August 19, 1983) is a Native American professional mixed martial artist of the Tachi Yokuts tribe currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly c ...

(born 1981), American mixed martial artist *

Rafa Martínez Rafael Martínez Aguilera (born 3 March 1982), known as Rafa Martínez, is a Spanish former professional basketball player, spending most of his career in Bàsquet Manresa and Valencia Basket of the Liga ACB. He also represented the Spain natio ...

(born 1982), Spanish basketball player *

Ramón Martínez (infielder) Ramón E. Martínez (born October 10, 1972) is an American former Major League Baseball utility infielder. Early career Martínez graduated from Escuela Superior Catolica High School and then attended Vernon Regional Junior College in Texas, wh ...

(born 1972), American baseball player, infielder *

Ramón Martínez (pitcher) Ramón Jaime Martínez (born March 22, 1968) is a Dominican-American former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He won 135 games over a 13-year career, mostly with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is the older brother of Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Mart ...

(born 1968), Dominican Republic baseball player, pitcher *

Roberto Martínez Roberto Martínez Montoliu (; born 13 July 1973) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of the Portugal national team. Martínez played as a defensive midfielder and began his career at Re ...

(born 1973), Spanish football manager and former player * Roberto Juan Martínez (born 1946), Argentine footballer *

Rogelio Martínez (boxer) Rogelio Martínez (born 16 July 1974) is a Dominican Republic former professional boxer, who was nicknamed "The Golden Warrior" during his career. As an amateur, Martínez represented his native country in the light welterweight division (– 63. ...

(born 1974), a Dominican Republic boxer *

Román Martínez (boxer) Román "Rocky" Martínez (born January 31, 1983) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. He is a former WBO junior lightweight champion, having held the title three times between 2009 and 2016. Professional career Lightweight Early career O ...

(born 1983), Puerto Rican professional boxer * Rubén Iván Martínez (born 1984), Spanish footballer * Rubert Martínez (born 1985), Cuban judoka * Ryan Martinez (born 1987), American mixed martial artist * Saúl Martínez (born 1976), Honduran footballer *

Sergio Martínez (boxer) Sergio Gabriel Martínez (born 21 February 1975) is an Argentine professional boxer. He has held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBC super welterweight title from 2009 to 2010; and the unified WBC, WBO, ''Ring'' maga ...

(born 1975), Argentine boxer *

Sergio Daniel Martínez Sergio may refer to: * Sergio (name), for people with the given name Sergio * Sergio (carbonado), the largest rough diamond ever found * Sergio, the mascot for the Old Orchard Beach Surge baseball team * ''Sergio'', a 2009 documentary film about ...

(born 1969), Uruguayan footballer * Seth Martinez (born 1994), American baseball player *

(born 1980), Mexican American professional wrestler (as Ariel) and valet (as Salinas). Also known as model, actress (using her name Shelly Martinez) *

Ted Martínez Ted may refer to: Names A shortened form of the following: * Edmund * Edward * Thaddeus * Theodore (given name) Art, entertainment, and media Fictional characters * Ted, a character in the post-apocalyptic short story ''I Have No Mouth, a ...

(born 1947), Dominican baseball player, shortstop *

Tippy Martinez Felix Anthony "Tippy" Martinez (born May 31, 1950) is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1974 and 1988, primarily as a relief pitcher. The majority of his car ...

(born 1950), American retired baseball pitcher *

Tino Martinez Constantino "Tino" Martinez (born December 7, 1967) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 199 ...

(born 1967), American baseball player, first base *

Tony Martínez Gabriel Antonio Martínez Díaz (March 18, 1940 – August 24, 1991) was a Cuban-born Major League Baseball shortstop who played in parts of four seasons for the Cleveland Indians (1963–66), appearing in 73 career games. The native of Perico ...

(1940–1991), American baseball player *

Víctor Martínez (baseball) Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978), also known by his nickname "V-Mart", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher. Martínez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Boston ...

(born 1978), Venezuelan baseball player, catcher *

Víctor Martínez (bodybuilder) Víctor Martínez (born July 29, 1973) is a retired International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder, and the second Dominican bodybuilder to turn professional (the first being Tony Domenench from Puerto Plata, who t ...

(born 1973), professional bodybuilder from the Dominican Republic *

Walter Martínez (footballer, born 1982) Walter Julián Martínez Ramos (28 March 1982 – 11 August 2019) was a Honduran professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career Martínez started his professional career at Victoria and made his debut on 25 November 2000 again ...

, Honduran footballer *

Will Martinez Will Martinez (born August 31, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Featherweight division. Background In early 2011, Martinez opened his Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts and Muay Thai school, ''Martinez B ...

(born 1980), American mixed martial artist *

Yamilé Martínez Yamilé Martínez Calderón (born November 11, 1970, in Cueto, Holguín) is a women's basketball player from Cuba. Playing as a center she won the gold medal with the Cuba women's national basketball team at the 2003 Pan American Games in Sant ...

(born 1970), Cuban basketball player *

Yudelkis Martínez Yudelkis Martínez Genaro (born September 11, 1979) is a female long-distance runner from Cuba. She represented her native country at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, formerly known as Santo Do ...

(born 1979), Cuban runner

References

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