Ruiz is a surname of Spanish origin, derived from the word 'ruiseño', which refers to someone who comes from Ruiseñores, a town in Extremadura, Spain. It can also be traced back to Basque origins, where it means 'red' or 'ruddy'. The name has been popularized worldwide due to its association with notable figures like Mexican painter Diego Rivera and Argentine football player Lionel Messi.
The name Ruiz was quite popular in 2003 with five babies being born that year. Overall, there have been five babies named Ruiz since records began.