EtymologyOrozco is a surname of Spanish origin, derived from the name of a valley in the Basque region of Spain. The name is toponymic, referring to someone who came from that place. The Basque place name itself likely contains elements meaning 'cold' or 'high', reflecting the valley's geographical features.Notable BearersThe surname Orozco is shared by many notable individuals across various fields:Ana María Orozco (born 1973), Colombian actressGabriel Orozco (born 1962), Mexican artist known for his conceptual and contemporary worksJohn Orozco (born 1992), American gymnast who competed in the OlympicsAntonio Orozco (born 1972), Spanish singer-songwriterJonathan Orozco (born 1981), Mexican football goalkeeperCaleb Orozco (born 1973), LGBT activist in BelizeThe name also appears in historical contexts, particularly in the colonial history of the Americas, where Basque settlers bearing the surname established themselves in regions such as Mexico and Colombia.Distribution and VariantsOrozco is most commonly found in Spain and Latin America, especially Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. Variants of the surname include Orosco, a simpler form without the 'z'. The name may also appear as a compound surname, such as Orozco-Oviedo.Meaning: From the Orozco valley in the Basque CountryOrigin: Basque/SpanishType: Toponymic surnameCommon regions: Spain, Mexico, Colombia