ruz
Ruz is a term that appears in several distinct contexts, primarily as a personal name, a toponym, and a cultural reference. As a surname, Ruz has origins in the Iberian Peninsula, most notably in Spain and Portugal, where it is derived from the medieval nickname “Ruiz,” a patronymic form of the given name Ruy or Rodrigo. The name spread to Latin America during the period of Spanish colonisation, and today it can be found among diaspora communities in North America, Europe, and Oceania. Variants of the surname include “Ruz,” “Ruzz,” and “Ruiz,” each reflecting regional orthographic conventions.
Geographically, Ruz designates several locations. In France, the commune of Ruz is situated in the Ardèche department
The term also appears in cultural contexts. In the literary sphere, “Ruz” has been employed as a