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St.%20martin Name Meaning

French (Saint-Martin): habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France named Saint-Martin (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Martin) or a nickname with the prefix Saint as an (ironic) attachment to the personal name or surname Martin ; this was one of the most common nicknames (noms de guerre) among French soldiers (see Lafleur ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: St. Marie, St. Aubin, San Martin, Ste. Marie, St. Germain

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