Find out how popular the last name Reyes 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 Reyes Ortiz.

Reyes 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 Reyes Ortiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reyes Ortiz in America

Reyes Ortiz is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reyes Ortiz surname appeared 225 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 Reyes Ortiz.

The history of the last name Reyes Ortiz

The surname REYESORTIZ is a double-barrelled surname that originated in Spain. The first part, Reyes, is derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning "king." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who served a king or had some association with royalty. The second part, Ortiz, is a patronymic surname that means "son of Orto" or "son of Hort," which were common given names in medieval Spain.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname REYESORTIZ can be traced back to the 15th century in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is likely that the name was initially used by families of noble or privileged status, as surnames were not commonly adopted by commoners until later.

One notable historical figure with the surname REYESORTIZ was Diego Reyes Ortiz de Villaquirán (1520-1590), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. He was granted encomiendas (land grants) in recognition of his service and became a wealthy landowner in the Viceroyalty of Peru.

Another individual of note was Fray Juan Reyes Ortiz (1580-1645), a Spanish Dominican friar and philosopher who wrote extensively on metaphysics and theology. He served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and was highly regarded for his intellect and scholarly contributions.

In the 18th century, Juan Reyes Ortiz (1720-1795) was a prominent Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid and his paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Pedro Reyes Ortiz (1825-1892) was a Mexican politician and military officer who played a significant role in the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico. He served as the Governor of Chihuahua and later as the Secretary of War and Navy under President Benito Juárez.

In more recent history, Lola Reyes Ortiz (1910-1996) was a renowned Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the art form and her performances throughout Europe and the Americas.

While the surname REYESORTIZ may have originated from a specific region in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with strong Spanish colonial influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reyes Ortiz

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

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

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