Ruiz
Ruiz is a Hispanic surname meaning "son of Ruy". It refers to:
- Persons
- Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (1890-1973), President of Mexico 1952-1958.
- Alejandro R. Ruiz, U.S. Army recipient of Medal of Honor in World War II
- Ashley Ruiz (1976–), American singer, prior member of the group Menudo
- Blas Ruiz, Spanish explorer
- Carlos Ruiz (1979–), Guatemalan football player
- Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia Phillies
- Chris Ruiz (contemporary), German electronic DJ and producer
- Edgar Humberto Ruiz (1971–), Colombian road cyclist
- Enzo Ruíz, Uruguayan footballer
- Estela Ruiz, Mexican-American Marian visionary
- Félix Ruiz, Spanish footballer
- Fermín Cacho Ruiz (contemporary), Spanish athlete, 1992 Olympics medalist
- Frankie Ruiz, (1958–1998) Puerto Rican salsa singer
- Gabriel Ruiz, Puerto Rican singer
- Grace Ruiz, actress
- Héctor Ruiz (1945–), Mexican-American businessman, CEO of AMD
- Hipólito Ruiz López, Spanish botanist
- Iván Ruíz (1977–), Cuban volleyball player
- John Ruiz a.k.a. “The Quiet Man” (1972–), Puerto Rican boxing champion
- José Francisco Ruiz (1795–1840), Texas revolutionary and politician
- José Martínez Ruiz, pseudonym Azorin (1873–1967), Spanish poet and writer
- José Javier Pomés Ruiz (1952–), Spanish politician and Member of the European Parliament
- Juan Ruiz (1283–1350), Spanish priest and poet
- Juan Ruiz de Alarcón (1581-1639), dramatist from New Spain
- Lorenzo Ruiz (c. 1600–1637), Filipino saint
- Miguel Ángel Ruiz (1952–), a.k.a., "Don Miguel Ruiz", Mexican author, shaman, and teacher of the Toltec tradition
- Óscar Ruiz, Colombian football referee
- Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881–1973) Spanish painter and one of the most recognized figures in 20th century art, probably most famous as the co-founder, along with Georges Braque, of cubism.
- Raoul Ruiz (1941-2011), Chilean filmmaker
- Renata Ruiz (1984–), Chilean model, 2005 Miss Universe contestant
- Renato Ruiz (1977–), Mexican professional wrestler
- Rodrigo Ruiz (1972–), Chilean football player
- Rosie Ruiz (1953-), woman who finished first in the 1980 Boston Marathon but was later found to have cheated by jumping in during the middle of the race
- Samuel Ruiz (1924-), Mexican bishop from the state of Chiapas
- Tracie Ruiz (1963-), American synchronized swimmer
- Yumilka Ruíz (1978-), Cuban volleyball player