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 the Spanish regions of Navarre,

La Rioja La Rioja () is an autonomous community and province in Spain, in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. Its capital is Logroño. Other cities and towns in the province include Calahorra, Arnedo, Alfaro, Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, an ...

, Cuenca and

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. There are also variations such as San Martin and Martín (with an accent on the "i"). It originated as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Martín" (English:

Martin Martin may refer to: Places * Martin City (disambiguation) * Martin County (disambiguation) * Martin Township (disambiguation) Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Austr ...

). 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 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

Roman Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ...

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. 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 (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...

(frequency 1:37), 9.9% of

Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ...

(1:54), 9.2% of the

United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...

(1:449), 7.9% of Colombia (1:69), 4.5% of

Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th ...

(1:77), 4.4% of

Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th ...

(1:112), 2.7% of

Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ...

(1:49), 2.7% of Honduras (1:38), 2.4% of Guatemala (1:77), 2.2% of El Salvador (1:33), 2.0% of the

Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic ( ; es, República Dominicana, ) is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares with ...

(1:61), 1.9% of

Paraguay Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, links=si), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to th ...

(1:43), 1.7% of

Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the countr ...

(1:40), 1.6% of the

Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...

(1:706), 1.4% of

Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a ...

(1:142) and 1.3% of

Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...

(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 (, ; es, Región de 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 ...

(1:18) * 2.

(1:26) * 3.

Valencian Community The Valencian Community ( ca-valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, es, Comunidad Valenciana) is an autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous Spanish autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia and the Community of Madrid wi ...

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

Asturias Asturias (, ; ast, Asturies ), officially the Principality of Asturias ( es, Principado de Asturias; ast, Principáu d'Asturies; Galician-Asturian: ''Principao d'Asturias''), is an autonomous community in northwest Spain. It is coextensiv ...

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

Cantabria Cantabria (, also , , Cantabrian: ) is an autonomous community in northern Spain with Santander as its capital city. It is called a ''comunidad histórica'', a historic community, in its current Statute of Autonomy. It is bordered on the east ...

(1:54) In El Salvador, 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 (1:27) * 4. Ahuachapán (1:29) * 5. San Salvador (1:32) * 6. San Vicente (1:33)

Arts

;Acting and comedy *

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

, American actor *

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first te ...

, Filipino actor * Benito Martinez, American actor * Carlos Martínez, Spanish mime actor * Francesca Martinez, English comedian and actor *

Kris Martinez Kris Martinez (born September 1, 1973) is an American entertainer, musician, songwriter and, previously, a comedian. Martinez's comedic stage name was ''Kristory''; he performed in, and hosted, shows at the Laugh Factory and The Improv Comedy c ...

, American comedian and entertainer also known as Kristory * 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, American model and actress * Olivier Martinez, French actor * Ray Martínez, 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, 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.'' ...

, American actress * Yoya Martinez, Chilean actress ;Crafts * Maria Ramita Martinez, Picuris Pueblo potter ;Design and fashion * Francesca Martinez, Italian top model * Raúl Martínez, Cuban designer, photographer, muralist, and graphic artist. * Silvia Martínez, 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. ...

, American artist/designer, creator of "Verdadism" art ;Journalism * Albertina Martínez Burgos (1981-2019), Chilean photojournalist * Andrés Martínez, American newspaper editor of the ''Los Angeles Times'' * Eduardo Martínez Celis, Mexican journalist * Mónica Martínez (born 1975), Spanish journalist, model and television presenter * Regina Martínez Pérez, Mexican journalist for ''Proceso'' * Walter Martinez, Venezuelan journalist ;Literature *

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, Argentine novelist * J. Michael Martinez, 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 ...

, 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' grandpa ...

, Puerto Rican opera singer *

Angie Martinez Angela Martinez (born January 9, 1971) is an American radio personality, rapper, singer, and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice of New York" during her two-decade tenure at New York City station HOT 97 (WQHT), she left that position in 2014 to jo ...

, hiphop artist and radio/television personality * Benito Martínez, Puerto Rican singer known professionally as

Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (born March 10, 1994), known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. His musical style is defined as Latin trap and reggaeton. He rose to prominence in 2016 with his song "Diles", w ...

Cliff Martinez Cliff 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. Since the 1990s, he has worked primarily as a film sc ...

, American film-score composer and former drummer *

Cruz Martínez Cruz Martínez (born June 21, 1972) is an American record producer 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, he created ...

, American musician and record producer * Henry Martínez, Venezuelan songwriter * Linda Martinez (1975–2005), American musician *

Melanie Martinez Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, Martinez rose to fame in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show '' The Voice ...

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

conguero The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto (lead drum, highest), tres dos or tres golpes (middle), and tumba or salidor (lowest). ...

and

percussionist A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument. Ex ...

;Painting and sculpture * Ana Maria de Martinez, Salvadoran artist * Isabel Martinez (artist), Mexican-American artist * Marion C. Martinez (born 1954), Mexican-American artist * Raúl Martínez, 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 w ...

, Colombian painter and sculptor *

, Artist, Creator of Verdadism *

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

, Mexican American painter artist

Business

Mariano Martinez (entrepreneur) Mariano Martinez (born 1944) is an American inventor, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and creative artist. In Dallas, Texas, in 1971, he adapted a slurpee machine to making margaritas and dubbed it "The World’s First Frozen Margarita Machine". That ma ...

(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 fou ...

, 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 ...

, Spanish officer *

Esteban José Martínez Fernández y Martínez de la Sierra Esteban () is a Spanish male given name, derived from Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos) and related to the English names Steven and Stephen. Although in its original pronunciation the accent is on the penultimate syllable, English-speakers tend t ...

, 18th-century Spanish naval commander * Gustavo Álvarez Martínez, Honduran military officer * Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Air Force lieutenant general * Joe P. Martinez, U.S. Army soldier during World War II * Juan Martínez de Ampiés, Spanish soldier, founder of Santa Ana de Coro (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 Maca ...

, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines * Andrés Martínez Trueba, President of Uruguay from 1951 to 1955 *

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 ...

, 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 Front ...

, 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 person of Spanish descent to be elected governor o ...

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

Daniel Martínez (politician) Daniel Carlos Martínez Villamil (born 23 February 1957) is a Uruguayan industrial engineer and politician of the Socialist Party – Broad Front. Background Daniel Martínez pursued a mechanical engineering career prior to taking up a minister ...

, Uruguayan politician and engineer * Delfina Martínez, Uruguayan activist * Eduardo Martínez Celis, Mexican politician and journalist * Elvin L. Martinez, U.S. politician, Florida House of Representatives * Felix Martínez de Torrelaguna, acting Governor of New Mexico * Henriette Martinez (1949), French politician * Jean-Claude Martinez (1945), French politician * Jennifer Martínez, human rights lawyer * José Martínez Berasáin, Spanish Carlist politician *

Louis Alphonse, Duke of Anjou Louis Alphonse de BourbonHis 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. ( es, Luis Alfonso ...

, Prince Louis Alphonse of Bourbon y Martinez-Bordiú, Louis XX, King of France and Navarre * Marco Antonio Martinez Dabdoub, mayor of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico * Martín C. Martínez, Uruguayan politician *

Matthew G. Martínez Matthew Gilbert "Marty" Martínez (February 14, 1929 – October 15, 2011) was a Congressional representative who was both a member of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party from California's 30th congressional district from 1982 to 199 ...

, former U.S. Representative from California *

Maximiliano Hernández Martínez Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (20 October 1882 – 15 May 1966) was a Salvadoran military officer and politician who served as the president of El Salvador from 4 December 1931 to 28 August 1934 in an acting capacity and again in an officia ...

, former president of El Salvador * Mel Martinez, 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 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 locally known con ...

, Spanish Carlist politician and entrepreneur * Mike Martinez, American politician from Texas *

Nury Martinez Nury Martinez (born July 9, 1973) is a Mexican-American politician who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 6th district from 2013 until her resignation in 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Martinez became president ...

, American politician, former President of the Los Angeles City Council * Philip Ray Martinez (1953-2021), American judge * Raúl L. Martínez, Cuban politician, former mayor of Hialeah, Florida, United States * Susana Martínez, first female Governor of New Mexico * Sylvia Martínez Elizondo (1947–2020), Mexican politician

Sciences

* Alberto Martinez Piedra, professor * German Martinez Hidalgo, physicist, mathematician and astronomer * Kirk Martinez professor, image processing * Lissa Martinez, American ocean engineer * Ronaldo Martínez, 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

* Mario Díaz Martínez, member of the World Scout Committee

Sports

;A–M *

Adrian Martinez (American football) Adrian Martinez (born January 7, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State and Nebraska. Early years Martinez attended the Clovis West Hig ...

(born 2000), American quarterback * Adrián Martínez (baseball) (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 professional ice hockey defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, having won with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014. ...

, Canadian hockey player * Alma Martínez (footballer), Mexican football player * Andrés Martínez (footballer), Uruguayan football player * Armando Martínez (boxer), Cuban boxer *

Blake Martinez Blake Edmon Martinez (born January 9, 1994) is an American former professional football inside linebacker. He attended Canyon del Oro High School in Oro Valley, Arizona before attending Stanford University on a scholarship. At Stanford, he was ...

(born 1994), American football player * Carlos Martínez, Venezuelan baseball player * Carmelo Martínez, Puerto Rican baseball player, first base and outfield *

Chantal Martínez Chantal Liseth Martínez Rodriguez (born 28 December 1990) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2017. She held the WBA female super-bantamweight title from 2011 to 2012 and challenged once for the WBC female super ...

(born 1990), Panamanian boxer * Cristhian Martínez, baseball player from the Dominican Republic *

Conchita Martínez "Conchita" Martínez Bernat (born 16 April 1972) is a Spanish former professional tennis player. 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 the 1998 Australi ...

(born 1972), Spanish tennis player *

Conchita Martínez Granados Conchita Martínez Granados (born 20 January 1976) is a former professional female tennis Tennis is a racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). ...

(born 1976), Spanish tennis 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 (racing driver) David Martínez (born December 8, 1981 in Monterrey) is a Mexican 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 place finish at ...

, Mexican racing driver *

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

, Nicaraguan baseball pitcher * Diego Martínez (Mexican footballer, born 1981) * Edgar Martínez, 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 Di ...

, Honduran footballer * Emiliano Martínez, Argentine footballer * Emilio Martínez (footballer, born 1981), Paraguayan footballer * Eulogio Martínez, footballer * Félix Martínez Mata, baseball player *

Fernando Martínez Perales Fernando Martínez Perales (born 21 May 1967), commonly known as Nando, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a left back, and a manager. In his career, the majority of which was spent at Valencia and Deportivo, he played in 413 game ...

, Spanish footballer *

Fidel Martínez Fidel Francisco Martínez Tenorio (born 15 February 1990) is an Ecuadorian association football, footballer who currently plays as a Midfielder (association football), winger for Liga MX club Club Tijuana, Tijuana and the Ecuador national footb ...

, Ecuadorian footballer * Francisca Martínez, Mexican race walker * Gérald Martinez, French rugby player * Germán Martínez (swimmer), Colombian swimmer *

Gilberto Martínez Gilberto Martínez Vidal (born October 1, 1979) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer who played as a defender. Club career Deportivo Saprissa Born in the Pacific Coast town of in Golfito, Costa Rica, Martínez made his professio ...

, Costa Rican footballer * Gilberto Érick Martínez, Mexican footballer *

Glenn Martinez Glenn Martínez (born November 30, 1981, in Auburndale, Florida) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State Universi ...

, American wide receiver * Gonzalo Martínez, Colombian footballer * Guillermo Martínez (athlete), Cuban javelin thrower * Henry Martínez (boxer), bantamweight boxer of El Salvador * Iñigo Martínez, Spanish footballer * Israel Martínez, Mexican footballer * Jack Michael Martínez, Dominican basketball player *

Jackson Martínez Jackson Arley Martínez Valencia (; born 3 October 1986) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He started his career with Independiente Medellin in 2004 and becoming the league's top scorer in 2009, before be ...

, Colombian footballer * Jairo Martínez, Honduran football forward *

Javi Martínez Javier "Javi" Martínez Aginaga (; born 2 September 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or central defender for Qatar Stars League club Qatar SC. He arrived at Athletic Bilbao in 2006, before his 18t ...

(born 1988), Spanish footballer * Javier Martínez (baseball) (born 1977), baseball player * Javier Omar Martínez, Honduran footballer * Javier Martínez González (born 1987), Spanish footballer * J. D. Martinez (born 1987), American baseball player * Jesús Martínez (boxer) (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 J ...

(born 1983), American mixed martial artist * Joe Martinez (baseball), American baseball player * Jorge Andrés Martínez, Uruguayan footballer * Jorge Humberto Martínez, Colombian cyclist * José Martínez, Venezuelan baseball player * Josef Martínez, Venezuelan footballer *

Josué Martínez Josué Isaac Martinez Areas (born 25 March 1990) is a Costa Rican footballer who currently plays for Guadalupe. Club career Martinez began his career with top Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa. His first appearance with the club was in the ...

, Costa Rican footballer *

Juan Manuel Martínez Juan Manuel Martínez (born October 25, 1985), nicknamed ''Burrito'' (in English, "Little Donkey"), is an Argentine football forward who plays for Almirante Brown. He also holds a Portuguese passport. Martínez is best known for his agility, ...

, Argentine footballer * Juan Martínez Brito, Cuban discus thrower * Juan Máximo Martínez, Mexican long-distance runner * Julen Luis Arizmendi Martínez, Spanish chess grandmaster * Julio Enrique Martínez, Salvadoran footballer * Kathleen Martínez (born 1966), Dominican archaeologist, lawyer, and diplomat * Lautaro Martínez, Argentine footballer * Lázaro Martínez (sprinter), Cuban sprinter *

Lisandro Martínez Lisandro Martínez (born 18 January 1998) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays primarily as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Argentina national team. Martínez began his career at Newell's Old Boys b ...

, Argentine footballer * Leandro Antonio Martínez, Argentine-Italian footballer * Lucas Martínez (field hockey), Argentine field hockey player * Luís Fernando Martinez, Brazilian footballer * "Punishment" Luis Martinez, American wrestler better known as Damian Priest * Magdelín Martínez, Cuban triple jumper * Manuel Martínez Lara, Spanish footballer *

Maria Martinez Maria Montoya Martinez (1887, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico – July 20, 1980, San Ildefonso Pueblo) was a Native American artist who created internationally known pottery. Martinez (born Maria Poveka Montoya), her husband Julian, and o ...

, Native-American potter in the United States *

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

(born 1982), Spanish tennis player *

Mariano Martínez (cyclist) Mariano Martínez (born 20 September 1948 in Burgos) is a French former professional road racing cyclist. He won the King of the Mountains competition in 1978 Tour de France. Although he was born in Spain, he became a naturalized French citizen i ...

(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 (born 1962), Mexican actor Sportspeople Association football * Mario Martínez (footballer, born 1985), ...

, Bolivian tennis player *

Marty Martínez Orlando Martínez Oliva (August 23, 1941 – March 8, 2007) was a 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, Martín ...

, sports manager, coach, and scout * Mayte Martínez, Spanish runner *

Mercedes Martinez Jazmin Benitez (born November 17, 1980) is an American professional wrestler currently 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 form ...

, American professional wrestler * Michael Martínez, 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 ...

, Filipino figure skater * Miguel Ángel Martínez (Argentinian footballer), Argentine footballer ;N–Z * Nick Martinez (baseball) (born 1990), American baseball player * Orlando Martínez, former Cuban bantamweight boxer * Osvaldo Martínez, Paraguayan footballer * Pamela Martinez, 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 . At the time o ...

(born 1971), Dominican baseball player *

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

, 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 an ...

(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 co ...

(born 1981), American mixed martial artist * Rafa Martínez, Spanish basketball player * Ramón Martínez (infielder), American baseball player, infielder *

Ramón Martínez (pitcher) Ramón Jaime Martínez (born March 22, 1968) is a 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 Martínez, and is curren ...

, Dominican Republic baseball player, pitcher *

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

, Spanish football manager and former player *

Roberto Juan Martínez The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...

, Argentine footballer *

Rogelio Martínez (boxer) Rogelio Martínez (born 16 July 1974 in Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez) is a retired professional boxer from the Dominican Republic, who was nicknamed "The Golden Warrior" during his career. As an amateur, Martínez represented his native country in t ...

(born 1974), a Dominican Republic boxer * Román Martínez (boxer), Puerto Rican professional boxer * Rubén Iván Martínez, Spanish footballer * Rubert Martínez (born 1985), Cuban judoka *

Ryan Martinez Ryan Martinez (born August 27, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2009 until 2014, he competed for Bellator and ProElite. Background Martinez was born in Greeley, Colorado. He grew up wrestling and had a pr ...

(born 1987), American mixed martial artist *

Saúl Martínez Saúl Asael Martínez Álvarez (; born 29 January 1976) is a Honduran former football forward who last played for USA fourth tier-side Miami United. Club career Nicknamed ''Speedy'', Saúl Martínez was born in Colón, Honduras. He starte ...

, 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'' ...

, Argentine boxer * Sergio Daniel Martínez, 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 Teodoro Noel Martínez Encarnación (born December 10, 1947) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, and Los Angeles Dodgers ...

, Dominican baseball player, shortstop *

Tippy Martinez Felix Anthony "Tippy" Martinez (born May 31, 1950), is an American retired 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 ca ...

, 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 1990 t ...

, American baseball player, first base * Tony Martínez, 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 ...

, 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 tu ...

, professional bodybuilder from the Dominican Republic * Walter Martínez (footballer, born 1982), Honduran footballer * Will Martinez (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 San ...

, Cuban basketball player * Yudelkis Martínez, Cuban runner

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