This is the 1534th most frequent Spanish word.
ortiz
"Ortiz" is a Spanish surname with no standalone definition.
In this sentence, 'Ortiz' is used as a surname.
Ortiz es mi apellido.
Ortiz is my last name.
Here, 'Ortiz' refers to a family surname, describing the whole family group.
La familia Ortiz vive en esa casa roja.
The Ortiz family lives in that red house.
In this example, 'Ortiz' denotes the name of a notable individual, specifically a painter.