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

Ruiz-Flores, 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 Ruiz-Flores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruiz-Flores in America

Ruiz-Flores is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruiz-Flores surname appeared 137 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 Ruiz-Flores.

The history of the last name Ruiz-Flores

The surname RUIZFLORES originated in Spain, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 15th century. It is a compound surname, derived from the Spanish words "ruiz" and "flores." The first part, "ruiz," is believed to have originated from the Basque name "Rodriz" or "Roderic," which means "famous ruler." The second part, "flores," means "flowers" in Spanish.

RUIZFLORES is thought to have first appeared in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where many families with this surname were concentrated. It is possible that the name was initially used to identify individuals who lived near or worked with flowers, or those who had a connection to the cultivation or trade of flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RUIZFLORES surname can be found in a 16th-century Spanish census document, which listed several families with this name residing in the city of Seville. It is likely that these families were involved in the flourishing flower trade that existed in Andalusia during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the RUIZFLORES surname. One of the earliest was Diego Ruizflores (1523-1597), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a colonial governor in present-day Veracruz. Another prominent figure was María Ruizflores (1670-1744), a Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraits.

In the 19th century, Manuel Ruizflores (1812-1889) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Cortes Generales, Spain's national parliament. Juan Ruizflores (1856-1923) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and other cities.

Lastly, Emilia Ruizflores (1888-1972) was a Spanish writer and educator who authored several novels and children's books, and advocated for women's rights and education reform.

While the RUIZFLORES surname has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this name can be traced back to its roots in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruiz-Flores

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ruiz-Flores.

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 Ruiz-Flores 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 Ruiz-Flores was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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