Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Surnames
    • Advanced Search
    • Most Common
    • Namesakes
    • Submitted Surnames
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Games and Quizzes
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • Meanings
    • First Name Site
    • Place Name Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • First Name Site
  • Place Name Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Surnames
  • Advanced Search
  • Most Common
  • Namesakes
  • Submitted Surnames
  • Message Boards
  • Games and Quizzes
  • Meanings
Sign In   Register

Ortiz

SurnamePopularityCommentsNamesakes
add to your listSave
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /oɾ.ˈtiθ/(European Spanish)
/oɾ.ˈtis/(Latin American Spanish)
  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Orti", a byname deriving either from Latin fortis meaning "brave, strong" or fortunius meaning "fortunate".

Categories

baseball players, boxers, brave, courage, fortune, isograms, jockeys, luck, Native American artists, strength, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, voice actors
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Entry updated November 16, 2019

SurnamePopularityCommentsNamesakes
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact
Dark Mode Light Mode