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UK surname

Ortiz

A Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Ortún," a variant of the personal name Fortunio, meaning "fortunate."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Ortiz surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 446, ranked #10,871, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Lambeth and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ortiz is 446 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 44500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

446

2016, ranked #10,871

Peak year

2016

446 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ortiz had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 446 in 2016, ranked #10,871.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ortiz surname distribution map

The map shows where the Ortiz surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Ortiz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ortiz over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 155 #20,684
1998 modern 173 #19,821
1999 modern 191 #18,744
2000 modern 190 #18,806
2001 modern 186 #18,773
2002 modern 197 #18,474
2003 modern 196 #18,358
2004 modern 228 #16,723
2005 modern 223 #16,938
2006 modern 243 #16,052
2007 modern 251 #15,861
2008 modern 265 #15,425
2009 modern 289 #14,809
2010 modern 350 #13,251
2011 modern 338 #13,435
2012 modern 363 #12,592
2013 modern 406 #11,790
2014 modern 427 #11,393
2015 modern 434 #11,142
2016 modern 446 #10,871

Geography

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Where Ortiz' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Lambeth, Westminster, Camden and Haringey. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 009 Cornwall
2 Lambeth 011 Lambeth
3 Westminster 015 Westminster
4 Camden 023 Camden
5 Haringey 023 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ortiz

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ortiz surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ortiz

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ortiz, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Ortiz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ortiz household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Ortiz is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ortiz is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ortiz falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ortiz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ortiz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ortiz

The surname Ortiz originated in Spain and has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Spanish word "ortiz," which means "gardener" or "orchardist." It is believed to have emerged as an occupational surname during the medieval period, referring to individuals who worked as gardeners or tended orchards.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Ortyz" or "Ortis," reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolution over time. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ortiz can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in regions such as Andalusia and Castile.

One notable historical reference to the name Ortiz is found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a record of land distribution after the reconquest of Seville in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Ortiz, indicating their presence in the area during that time period.

Among the earliest recorded bearers of the Ortiz surname was Pedro Ortiz de Zúñiga, a 15th-century Spanish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Reconquista and the conquest of Granada. Another prominent figure from that era was Juan Ortiz, a Spanish explorer and interpreter who accompanied Hernando de Soto's expedition to Florida in the 16th century.

In the 16th century, Juan Ortiz de Zárate, a Spanish conquistador and explorer, was appointed as the first governor of the Río de la Plata region in present-day Argentina and Paraguay. He played a crucial role in establishing Spanish settlements in the region.

During the 17th century, José Ortiz de Velasco, a Spanish military officer and administrator, served as the governor of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1696 to 1701. His tenure was marked by efforts to improve the administration and defense of the territory.

Another notable figure with the surname Ortiz was José Ortiz de Urbina, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who led several expeditions to the Pacific Northwest in the late 18th century, contributing significantly to the exploration and mapping of the region.

Over the centuries, the Ortiz surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, musicians, and politicians. While the name is most prevalent in Spain and Latin American countries with Spanish colonial heritage, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ortiz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ortiz surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 1 Ortiz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.95x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 1 46.95x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Higher Bebington in Cheshire leads with 1 Ortiz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Higher Bebington 1 10000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ortiz surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Fidelia 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ortiz households.

Occupation Count
Nurse Domestic Serv 1

FAQ

Ortiz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ortiz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Ortiz surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ortiz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 446 in 2016. That gives Ortiz a modern rank of #10,871.

What does the Ortiz surname mean?

A Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Ortún," a variant of the personal name Fortunio, meaning "fortunate."

What does the Ortiz map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ortiz bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.