About Hortiz
The surname Hortiz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name Hortiz, which itself is a variant of the name Ortega. The name Ortega is derived from the Spanish word "ortega," meaning "nettle." It is believed that the surname Hortiz was originally a nickname given to someone who had a prickly or nettlesome nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Hortiz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hortiz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hortiz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hortiz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hortiz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.