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

Cruzada, 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 Cruzada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cruzada in America

Cruzada is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruzada surname appeared 129 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 Cruzada.

The history of the last name Cruzada

The surname Cruzada has its origins in Spain, dating back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "cruzada," which means "crusade" and is related to the Spanish word "cruz," meaning "cross." The name is believed to have originated during the time of the Reconquista, the period of Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Islamic rule.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cruzada can be found in the baptismal records of the Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor in Ronda, Spain, from the year 1492. The record mentions a certain Juan Cruzada, who was born in the town of Ronda, located in the province of Málaga.

Another early mention of the name can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which contains records of Spanish colonial endeavors in the Americas. A document from 1528 refers to a certain Diego Cruzada, who was part of an expedition to the Caribbean islands.

In the 16th century, the Cruzada family established itself in the region of Extremadura, in western Spain. One notable member of this family was Hernán Cruzada de Arce (1545-1618), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish campaign against the Moors in Granada and later became a captain in the Spanish Armada.

During the 17th century, the name Cruzada spread to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent figure was Pedro Cruzada y Guzmán (1620-1690), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions into the territories that are now parts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

In the 18th century, the Cruzada family established itself in the Philippines, which was then a Spanish colony. One notable individual from this period was José Cruzada y Rincón (1745-1809), a Spanish-Filipino priest and educator who founded several schools in the Philippines and worked to promote education among the local population.

Throughout history, the surname Cruzada has been associated with various military and religious endeavors, reflecting its origins related to the Crusades and the Reconquista. The name has been borne by individuals from different walks of life, including soldiers, explorers, clergy, and educators, all of whom have left their mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cruzada

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

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 Cruzada 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.

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 Cruzada was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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