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

López-Ortiz, 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 López-Ortiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Ortiz in America

López-Ortiz is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Ortiz surname appeared 537 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 López-Ortiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for López-Ortiz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name López-Ortiz

The surname LOPEZORTIZ is a compound Spanish surname that originated in the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. It is a combination of the surnames Lopez and Ortiz, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.

The first part of the name, Lopez, is derived from the Spanish word "lobo," meaning "wolf." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or patronymic name, referring to someone with wolf-like characteristics or perhaps a person who lived near a wolf's den. The Lopez surname can be traced back to the 11th century in Spain.

Ortiz, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the Basque name Orti or Ortiz, meaning "orchard" or "garden." It is thought to have originated in the Basque regions of northern Spain and southern France, where it was commonly used as a descriptive surname for those who lived near or worked in orchards or gardens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOPEZORTIZ surname can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document mentions a person named Juan Lopez Ortiz, who was a landowner in the region of Castile.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the LOPEZORTIZ surname. One example is Diego Lopez Ortiz (1516-1586), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru and served as a governor in various regions of South America.

Another prominent figure was Juan Lopez Ortiz (1578-1646), a Spanish theologian and writer who authored several works on religious subjects and served as a professor at the University of Salamanca.

In the 18th century, Francisco Lopez Ortiz (1712-1784) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

The LOPEZORTIZ surname also has connections to place names in Spain. For instance, there is a town called Lopez Ortiz in the province of Guadalajara, which likely took its name from early settlers bearing this surname.

Additionally, Alonso Lopez Ortiz (1633-1708) was a Spanish military engineer and architect who designed and oversaw the construction of several fortifications and buildings in various Spanish colonies, including the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.

While the LOPEZORTIZ surname is primarily associated with Spain, it has also been carried by individuals of Spanish descent in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name López-Ortiz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname López-Ortiz.

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 López-Ortiz 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of López-Ortiz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 López-Ortiz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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