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

Otiz, 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 Otiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Otiz in America

Otiz is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Otiz surname appeared 109 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 Otiz.

The history of the last name Otiz

The surname Otiz has its origins tracing back to the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Spanish words "otero" meaning a small hill or mound, and "izar" meaning to raise or elevate. Thus, the name Otiz may have initially referred to someone who lived on or was associated with a small elevated landform or hill.

During the Middle Ages, the name Otiz appeared in various records and manuscripts from the Iberian Peninsula. One notable mention can be found in the 14th-century "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), which was a treatise on hunting commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text references a place called "Otiz" near the city of Burgos, suggesting the name's connection to a geographic location.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Otiz was Juan Otiz, a nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was a member of the court of King Alfonso X of Castile, known as "El Sabio" (The Wise). Another prominent figure was Pedro Otiz, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 16th century, a notable individual with the surname Otiz was Rodrigo Otiz, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under the command of Francisco Pizarro. He later became one of the first Spanish settlers in the city of Lima.

Moving forward to the 17th century, there was Diego Otiz, a Spanish painter and engraver who was active in Madrid during the reign of King Philip IV. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Spain and Europe.

Another significant figure was María Otiz, a Spanish mystic and writer who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She authored several religious texts and was known for her spiritual visions and experiences, which earned her a reputation among the faithful of her time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Otiz, demonstrating its deep roots and presence in various spheres of society, particularly in Spain and its former territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Otiz

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

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 Otiz 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 Otiz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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