Ruiz

RUIZ Surname Meaning & Origin: Ruiz Has it origins or first recognition coming out Castile during the Franks expulsion of the Visigoths in the ancient land of Gaul. The name itself bought prestige, and was spread throughout western Europe and northern Africa. There are more than one derivation of the name. Derived from the Old English word geong, meaning "ruiz," the Ruiz surname was used as a descriptive name to distinguish father from son or to the ruizer of two relatives with the same first name (similar to the usage of Junior).

This Portuguese and Spanish surname of RUIZ was originally derived from the Germanic personal name HRODRIC, which was composed of the elements 'hrod' (renown) and 'ric' (power). The name also meant 'Famous'. The name was in England in the Middle Ages, where it is in the form of Roderick. In the 8th century, Hispania fell under the control of the Moors, and this influence, which lasted into the 12th century, has also left its mark on Hispanic surnames. A few names are based directly on Arabic personal names. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. This surname originates from the Basque country and is now found throughout the whole of Spain and also in the American continent. Other spellings of the name include RODERICK, RODRIGO, RODRIGUEZ, RODRIGUE and RODRIGEZ.

People

• Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (1890-1973), President of Mexico 1952-1958.
• Alejandro R. Ruiz, U.S. Army recipient of Medal of Honor in World War II
• Ashley Ruiz (1976–), American singer, prior member of the group Menudo
• Blas Ruiz, Spanish explorer
• Bryan Ruiz, Costa Rican football player
• Carlos Ruiz (1979–), Guatemalan football player
• Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia Phillies
• Chris Ruiz (contemporary), German electronic DJ and producer
• Edgar Humberto Ruiz (1971–), Colombian road cyclist
• Enzo Ruiz (Uruguayan footballer)
• Enzo Ruíz (Argentine footballer)
• Estela Ruiz, Mexican-American Marian visionary
• Félix Ruiz, Spanish footballer
• Fermín Cacho Ruiz (contemporary), Spanish athlete, 1992 Olympics medalist
• Frankie Ruiz, (1958–1998) Puerto Rican salsa singer
• Gabriel Ruiz (composer) (1911), Mexican songwriter
• Gabriel Ruiz (1980), Argentine footballer
• Grace Ruiz, actress
• Héctor Ruiz (1945–), Mexican-American businessman, CEO of AMD
• Hipólito Ruiz López, Spanish botanist
• Iván Ruiz (1977–), Cuban volleyball player
• John Ruiz a.k.a. “The Quiet Man” (1972–), Puerto Rican boxing champion
• José Francisco Ruiz (1795–1840), Texas revolutionary and politician
• José Martínez Ruiz, pseudonym Azorin (1873–1967), Spanish poet and writer
• José Javier Pomés Ruiz (1952–), Spanish politician and Member of the European Parliament
• Juan Ruiz (1283–1350), Spanish priest and poet
• Juan Ruiz de Alarcón (1581-1639), dramatist from New Spain
• Lorenzo Ruiz (c. 1600–1637), Filipino saint
• Miguel Ángel Ruiz (1952–), a.k.a., "Don Miguel Ruiz", Mexican author, shaman, and teacher of the Toltec tradition
• Óscar Ruiz, Colombian football referee
• Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881–1973) Spanish painter and one of the most recognized figures in 20th-century art, probably most famous as the co-founder, along with Georges Braque, of cubism.
• Raoul Ruiz (1941-2011), Chilean filmmaker
• Raquel Ruiz Morell, Mexican actress
• Renata Ruiz (1984–), Chilean model, 2005 Miss Universe contestant
• Renato Ruiz (1977–), Mexican professional wrestler
• Rodrigo Ruiz (1972–), Chilean football player
• Rosie Ruiz (1953-), woman who finished first in the 1980 Boston Marathon but was later found to have cheated by jumping in during the middle of the race
• Samuel Ruiz (1924-), Mexican bishop from the state of Chiapas
• Tracie Ruiz (1963-), American synchronized swimmer
• Yumilka Ruiz (1978-), Cuban volleyball player
• Gadi Ornan Kisteria Ruiz (2001-), A Josenian In Cebu City

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Places

• Nevado del Ruiz, volcano in Colombia
• Ruiz, Nayarit, in Mexico