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Martel 2

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage French, English

Meaning & History

Nickname for a smith, derived from Old French martel "hammer", ultimately from Late Latin martellus.

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VariantMartell(English)
Other Languages & CulturesMartelli(Italian)
Same SpellingMartel (1)

Categories

occupations, weapons
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Entry updated June 13, 2019
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