What is "ruiz"

The prestigious surname Ruiz originates from the Germanic personal name “ Hrodric” which is composed of the elements -- HROD -– meaning “renown” and –- RIC -- meaning power. Thus, the name Ruiz means “Famous Ruler”. Ruiz derives from the name of the father of the original bearer. Its roots can be traced back to the Visigoths; the Germanic tribe who ruled Spain between the 5th and 8th centuries.