<P> Ortiz ( pronounced ( orˈtiθ ) ) is a surname of Spanish origin . Means `` son of Orti '' . Patronymic from the Basque given name `` Orti '' , which seems to be disputed in meaning , deriving from either Latin fortis meaning `` brave , strong '' or Latin fortunius meaning `` fortunate '' . </P>
<P> Ortiz ( pronounced ( orˈtiθ ) ) is a surname of Spanish origin . Means `` son of Orti '' . Patronymic from the Basque given name `` Orti '' , which seems to be disputed in meaning , deriving from either Latin fortis meaning `` brave , strong '' or Latin fortunius meaning `` fortunate '' . </P>
where does the last name ortiz come from
where does the last name ortiz come from
Patronymic from the Basque given name `` Orti ''
Patronymic from the Basque given name `` Orti ''