Name Meaning & Origin
"A taxonomic genus within the family Mustelidae – martens."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade. Martens are slender, agile animals, which are adapted to living in the taiga, and inhabit coniferous and northern deciduous forests across the Northern Hemisphere.
A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade. Martens are slender, agile animals, which are adapted to living in the taiga, and inhabit coniferous and northern deciduous forests across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Root element "Martes" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A taxonomic genus within the family Mustelidae – martens.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Martes in the US. Peaked in 1992 with 5 recorded uses.
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Martes is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Martes. The name peaked in 1992 with 5 recorded uses.
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