Whats nationality is the last name Martins?

Answer 1

According to my source it's French, have a look at the link posted below.
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=&s=Martins

Answer 2

Oh, this is a good one. Some of my ancestors were Martins; however, they came from Germany, where they were MERTENS. The form "Martins" is English, named after the birds.
Unlike what they teach in public schools, peoples of long ago were constantly on the move, which partially explains why the same surname is found in numerous countries. Another explanation is that when people migrate, they try to blend in with the local population.
You might check "A Martin Genealogy, tied to the History of Germanna, Virginia" by William A. Martin.

Answer 3

CORRECTED MY LINK Ancestry.Com shows 244 immigrants from Germany, 37 from Italy, 37 from Prussian (now part of Germanay or Poland) 30 from England, 20 from Sweden, 18 from Mecklenburg.

Now that shows you why people who do genealogy do not pay too much attention to the origin of surnames. The same surname can come from many different places.

The best thing to do is to search your family starting with your parents and then your grandparents etc. Document all information. If you wish to do that, there are a lot of people on this board that can give you advice and hints. Just ask.

I have a feeling some people named Martin were Martins originally and vice versa.

You might be furnished a link to a coat of arms (misnomer family crest). The vague family history might be yours and might not.

I am attaching a link which will explain.

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerpsst.cfm

Answer 4

Martin is a generic European surname like Peters, Daniels, Williams etc. some it could be from any where although it is commonly Irish or English. It is also a very common Pennsylvania Dutch(German) surname(pre 1820 settlers to Pennsylvania. from the Rhine River Valley SW Germany, NE France and Switzerland). It's root is either a patronic (meaning son of) or from the Catholic Saint Martin.

Answer 5

Flannery is usually considered Irish but the original name could have been slaughtered at some time. Have you tried typing in google the name Flannery and genealogy? You might have a lot of luck.

Answer 6

It depends what nation the individual is a citizen of.

Genealogy is about researching dead ancestors.

Answer 7

Definitely American.

Answer 8

I WOULD GUESS ENGLISH