About the Martel surname
The surname Martel is associated with an older descriptive nickname. Martel means “hammer” in Old French and may have originated as a nickname connected with strength, a tool, or an occupation. The surname therefore fits within the tradition of descriptive nicknames that later became hereditary. The same nickname could be given independently to different people, producing unrelated family lines.
Pronunciation:
Mar-tèl/maʁtɛl/