Find out how popular the last name Hortiz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hortiz.

Hortiz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hortiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hortiz in America

Hortiz is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hortiz surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hortiz.

The history of the last name Hortiz

The surname HORTIZ is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "hortus," meaning garden or orchard, suggesting a connection to agricultural or horticultural activities.

One of the earliest known references to the HORTIZ name can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document recorded the names of various noblemen and landowners who participated in hunting expeditions, including individuals bearing the HORTIZ surname.

In the 15th century, records from the Spanish town of Hortiz de Cameros in La Rioja mention several families with the HORTIZ name, indicating their presence in this region. It is possible that the surname originated from or was influenced by this particular place name.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the HORTIZ surname gained prominence in various parts of Spain and its colonies. Notable individuals bearing this name include Juan HORTIZ de Velasco (1550-1622), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led expeditions in present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Another prominent figure was María HORTIZ de Zayas (1590-1661), a Spanish playwright and poet who was one of the first female writers to gain recognition in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 18th century, the HORTIZ name appeared in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One example is José HORTIZ de Velasco (1720-1798), a Spanish military officer and governor of various territories in present-day Cuba and Puerto Rico.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the HORTIZ surname was carried to different parts of the world, including the Philippines, where a branch of the family settled during the Spanish colonial period. One notable individual from this lineage was Mariano HORTIZ y Palao (1822-1892), a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Spain's short-lived Overseas Ministry.

Throughout history, the HORTIZ surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military service, exploration, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hortiz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hortiz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hortiz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hortiz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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