Martha Burwell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martha Burwell — Latin
639K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martha Burwell is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Martha is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Martha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master"). Patti, Patsy, and Patty were in use in Colonial America as English rhyming diminutives of the diminutive Mattie. Molly has been used as a diminutive of Martha since the 18th century. The surname Burwell: Surname: Alan Burwell (born 1943), English rugby league player Armistead Burwell (planter), American planter Bill Burwell (1895–1973), American baseball player Bryan Burwell (1955–2014), American sportswriter Carter Burwell (born 1955), American film score composer Cliff Burwell (1898–1977) American pianist and songwriter Dick Burwell (1940–2023), American baseball player Guy Burwell (born 1965), American illustrator Jim Burwell (1898–1974), Alcoholics Anonymous founding member Leonidas Burwell (1817–1879), Canadian businessman and politician Lilian Thomas Burwell (born 1927), American artist . Martha is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 639K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Martha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Martha

Latin

Martha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master"). Patti, Patsy, and Patty were in use in Colonial America as English rhyming diminutives of the diminutive Mattie. Molly has been used as a diminutive of Martha since the 18th century.

Surname: Burwell

English

Surname: Alan Burwell (born 1943), English rugby league player Armistead Burwell (planter), American planter Bill Burwell (1895–1973), American baseball player Bryan Burwell (1955–2014), American sportswriter Carter Burwell (born 1955), American film score composer Cliff Burwell (1898–1977) American pianist and songwriter Dick Burwell (1940–2023), American baseball player Guy Burwell (born 1965), American illustrator Jim Burwell (1898–1974), Alcoholics Anonymous founding member Leonidas Burwell (1817–1879), Canadian businessman and politician Lilian Thomas Burwell (born 1927), American artist .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Martha is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Martha by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Martha Burwell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Martha Burwell:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Martha?
The first name Martha originates from Latin. Martha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master"). Patti, Patsy, and Patty were in use in Colonial America as English rhyming diminutives of the diminutive Mattie. Molly has been used as a diminutive of Martha since the 18th century.
When was Martha most popular?
The name Martha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burwell?
The surname Burwell originates from English. Surname: Alan Burwell (born 1943), English rugby league player Armistead Burwell (planter), American planter Bill Burwell (1895–1973), American baseball player Bryan Burwell (1955–2014), American sportswriter Carter Burwell (born 1955), American film score composer Cliff Burwell (1898–1977) American pianist and songwriter Dick Burwell (1940–2023), American baseball player Guy Burwell (born 1965), American illustrator Jim Burwell (1898–1974), Alcoholics Anonymous founding member Leonidas Burwell (1817–1879), Canadian businessman and politician Lilian Thomas Burwell (born 1927), American artist .
What are the origins of the name Martha Burwell?
The name Martha Burwell combines two different traditions: the first name Martha has Latin roots, while the surname Burwell originates from English.
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