Find out how popular the last name Cruc is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cruc.

Cruc, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cruc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cruc in America

Cruc is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruc surname appeared 208 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cruc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cruc to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cruc

The surname "CRUC" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "cruce" or "croce," which means "cross." This suggests that the name may have been adopted by someone who lived near a prominent cross or landmark, or perhaps had some affiliation with the Christian Church.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in various historical documents and records from regions such as Normandy and Brittany. One notable mention is in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a cartulary from the Abbey of Savigny in Normandy, where a certain "Guillelmus Cruc" is listed as a witness to a land transaction in 1256.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a registry of the citizens of Rouen, with an entry for "Jehan Cruc" in 1383. This indicates that the name had gained a foothold in the city and was being used by members of the local population.

During the 15th century, the name continued to spread across France, with records showing instances in various regions. One notable figure was Jean Cruc, a French theologian and author who lived from 1425 to 1501. He was renowned for his writings on religious topics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the region of Brittany, with several prominent individuals bearing the surname. Among them was Yves Cruc, a respected jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1535 to 1598. He was known for his expertise in civil law and served as a judge in the Parlement of Brittany.

Another notable figure from this period was Gilles Cruc, a French poet and playwright who lived from 1560 to 1625. He was a member of the Académie des Palinods, a literary society in Rouen, and his works were celebrated for their lyrical quality and skillful use of language.

As the centuries progressed, the name "CRUC" continued to be found across various regions of France, with individuals bearing the surname making notable contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cruc

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cruc.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cruc was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cruc has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cruc was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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