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Ruiz Family of the Philippines

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There are multiple meanings of Ruiz. One, it means the son of Ruy, a nickname of Rodrigo, which in turn is the Spanish form of Roderick (means fame or rule). Another, it means one who came from Ruiz, in Spain. Another, it means a dweller near a stream.

This sub-project aims to organize genealogical data on the Ruiz Family of the Philippines. Profiles here are those of historical figures, scions of the gentry (de buena familia), revolutionary heroes, scholars, government officials, national athletes and other public personalities (celebrities) in various fields. Find more surnames at the master project page, Families of the Philippines.

Art :: Hernando R. Ocampo

Entertainment :: Angelo Ruiz Castro, Sr. :: Peque Gallaga :: Emma Gonzales Zamora :: Rosario Ruiz Zorilla

Law :: Fred Ruiz Castro

Politics :: Paul Daza :: Marcelino Montemayor :: Juan Navarro y Ruiz :: José Ruiz de Luzuriaga

Religion :: Niña Ruiz Abad :: Lorenzo Ruiz

How to Contribute

  1. Please click the "Join Project" button on the upper right of the project page.
  2. After getting yourself added as a collaborator for the surname, select the profile of the prominent Filipino you wish to add.
  3. Navigate to the profile. Under the "More Actions" link, choose "Add to Project" and select sub-project to which your ancestor should be included in.
  4. Include in the "About Me" section a brief biographical sketch, summarizing the person's significant contributions and accomplishments. (Required)
  5. Include a photograph, if one exists.
  6. Mark the profile as "public" and not "private". (Required)