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Ortega Family History
Ortega Genealogy & Family TreeOrtega is a Spanish name from Castile, Spain, where the earliest Ortega ancestor—Raymundo Ortega of Bejar—was recorded in the 9th Century. It comes from the Latin urtica which means “nettle” and referred to various people who lived in or near the village of Ortega. Alternately, it may come from the Latin hortus which means “orchard” or “walled garden.”
Other spellings include “Ortego,” “Ortiga,” “Ortegal,” “Ortigal,” “Ortiguera,” “Ortigosa,” “de Ortega,” “Hortega,” and “de Hortega.” Notable people with the surname include American director and choreographer Kenny Ortega (High School Musical, Newsies, Hocus Pocus), Spanish bullfighter Domingo Ortega, and American actress Jenna Ortega (Iron Man 3, Insidious: Chapter 2, Rake). The first Ortega to come to the Americas was Anton de Ortega in 1511.
Ortega Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Enrique Ortega -- --, 1915 November 24, 1994
- Antonia (Maria) Ortega -- --, 1808 California
- Donaciano Ortega -- --, 1887 April 3, 1970 New Mexico
- Mercedes Ortega -- --, 1853 March 0, 1891
- Josefa Espinosa Ortega October 14, 1912
Ortega Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Enrique Ortega -- --, 1915 November 24, 1994
- Maria Del Refujio Ortega -- --, 1822 California
- Jose Maria De La Concepcion Ortega -- --, 1849 California
- Jose Maria Ortega -- --, 1760 December 0, 1821 California
- Ramona (Maria Del Refugio) Ortega -- --, 1826 California
