About Ortiz
The surname Ortiz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "fortis," meaning strong or brave. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ortiz. The name is commonly found in Spain and Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
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The surname Ortiz is among the top 100 most popular surnames, indicating a significant presence in our records. Below is a detailed analysis of its distribution and trends:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ortiz 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 Ortiz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ortiz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ortiz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.