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

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

Popularity of Ortiz-Gonzalez in America

Ortiz-Gonzalez is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ortiz-Gonzalez surname appeared 253 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 Ortiz-Gonzalez.

The history of the last name Ortiz-Gonzalez

The surname ORTIZGONZALEZ is a compound surname, combining the patronymics Ortiz and Gonzalez. It originated in Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. The first part of the name, Ortiz, is derived from the Spanish name Ordoño, a name of Germanic origin meaning "wealthy bear." The second part, Gonzalez, is a patronymic form of the personal name Gonzalo, also of Germanic origin, meaning "battle" or "war."

One of the earliest recorded bearers of this surname was Diego Ortiz Gonzalez, a 14th-century Spanish poet and author from Seville, Andalusia. His work "El Libro de los Gatos" (The Book of Cats) is considered one of the earliest examples of Spanish satire.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan Ortiz Gonzalez served as a military commander during the Reconquista, the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. He was instrumental in the capture of the city of Málaga in 1487.

During the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Diego Ortiz Gonzalez accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of New Spain.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of this surname was Francisco Ortiz Gonzalez, a Spanish painter and sculptor active in Seville. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another prominent figure with this surname was José Ortiz Gonzalez, a 19th-century Mexican politician and military leader. He served as the Governor of Zacatecas and played a crucial role in the Mexican War of Independence.

It is important to note that this surname has spread across various regions of Spain, Latin America, and beyond due to migration and the Spanish colonial expansion. While the examples provided highlight some notable bearers of the name throughout history, there are undoubtedly many more individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of this surname's legacy.

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

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

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

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