Marty Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Marty last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Marty last name
Meaning of the Marty last name: martin. Marty is a French surname from Martin, in an Occitan form typical of southern France, especially Languedoc, Roussillon and the Pyrenees. It is also common in Switzerland. Related last names include Martin, Martinez and Martí, all from Saint Martin of Tours, among the most popular saints of medieval France.
Arms associated with the Marty name
French heraldry loved the fleur-de-lis, the lion and bold bands of colour, part of the tradition in which coats of arms associated with the Marty name grew.
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Marty name FAQ
What does the Marty name mean?
Martin. Common variants include Martin, Martí.
Where does the Marty surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Is there a Marty coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marty coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France (Larousse); Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille (Perrin, 1991).