Ruiz

Ruiz Meaning & Origin

About Ruiz
The name "Ruiz" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin name "Rodericus," meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned leader." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ruy or Rodrigo. The name "Ruiz" is fairly common in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who possess leadership qualities or are descendants of notable rulers.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ruiz are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW0 W IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/ruiz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruiz in Braille

Here's how to represent Ruiz in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ruiz in braille

How to Spell the Name Ruiz in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ruiz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ruiz in sign language

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