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Definition of ruiz

ruiz

/ruːˈiːz/
ru · iz
Plural:Ruizes
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ruiz Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common Spanish surname of patronymic origin, historically meaning 'son of Ruy' or 'son of Rodrigo'.

Example

"Mr. Ruiz was appointed as the new director of the regional historical society due to his extensive academic background."

• Rhymes for ruiz

• Nearby Words

rugelach
rugosa rose
ruhr
ruiz
ruki
ruki river
ruler

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'Ruiz', a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ruy' (Ruy being a medieval short form of the given name Rodrigo). Rodrigo itself originates from Germanic roots meaning 'famous power' or 'famous ruler'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ruiz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ruiz
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