ORTIZ

Source: Spanish

Root Word: Fortuna (Latin)

Derived From: Derived from the Medieval Spanish name Orti, which may have been a shortened form of Fortunio or Fortún. Fortunio comes from the Latin Fortunius, meaning "lucky" or "fortunate".

Meaning: "Lucky", "Fateful" or "Son of Fortún".

Popularity History: Ortiz is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world, with a particularly wide distribution and long history in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and the United States (among Latino communities). Its popularity has remained high since the Middle Ages, reflecting its prevalence as a patronymic surname.