Find out how popular the last name Ruiz-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 Ruiz-Ortiz.

Ruiz-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 Ruiz-Ortiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruiz-Ortiz in America

Ruiz-Ortiz is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruiz-Ortiz surname appeared 105 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-Ortiz.

The history of the last name Ruiz-Ortiz

The surname RUIZORTIZ is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is a combination of two surnames, Ruiz and Ortiz, which were common in different regions of the country.

Ruiz is derived from the given name Ruy or Rodrigo, which originated from the Germanic name Roderick. This name was particularly popular in the northern regions of Spain, such as Asturias and Galicia. It is thought that the suffix "-iz" was added to denote a patronymic form, indicating that the person was the son of someone named Ruy or Rodrigo.

Ortiz, on the other hand, is believed to have its roots in the Basque region of Spain. It is derived from the Basque word "Ortze," meaning "oak tree." The suffix "-iz" was also added to this name, suggesting that it was originally a patronymic surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the combined surname RUIZORTIZ can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable example is Juan Ruizortiz, a nobleman who served as a advisor to King Alfonso X of Castile (1221-1284).

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical documents related to the Reconquista, the centuries-long conflict between Christian and Muslim rulers in the Iberian Peninsula. Pedro Ruizortiz, a military commander from Seville, was mentioned in chronicles for his role in the capture of the city of Gibraltar in 1309.

Another prominent figure with this surname was María Ruizortiz, a nun who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for her piety and charitable works. She established a convent in the city of Córdoba and is credited with helping to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized in the region.

In the 16th century, the name RUIZORTIZ was associated with the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable individual was Hernán Ruizortiz, an explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

Another notable bearer of this surname was Francisco Ruizortiz, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for designing and constructing several iconic buildings and fortifications in Spain, including the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) in Ronda, Andalusia.

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

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ruiz-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 Ruiz-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 Ruiz-Ortiz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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