<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 did the last name ortiz originate from
where did the last name ortiz originate from
Spanish origin
Spanish origin