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

Cruz Castro, 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 Cruz Castro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cruz Castro in America

Cruz Castro is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruz Castro surname appeared 149 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 Cruz Castro.

The history of the last name Cruz Castro

The surname CRUZCASTRO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound name formed by the combination of the Spanish words "cruz" (cross) and "castro" (castle or fortified settlement). This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular location or estate that featured a prominent cross or a castle.

CRUZCASTRO is believed to have emerged in the regions of Galicia and Asturias in northwestern Spain, where many place names incorporate the word "castro" due to the abundance of ancient Celtic hill-forts in those areas. The name likely referred to an individual who resided near or owned a property associated with a cross and a fortified settlement.

Historical records indicate that the name CRUZCASTRO appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 16th century onwards. For instance, in 1587, a certain Juan de CRUZCASTRO was listed as a landowner in the village of Ribadeo, in the province of Lugo, Galicia.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Pedro CRUZCASTRO, born in 1621 in Oviedo, Asturias. He was a notable merchant and ship-owner who traded between Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

In the 18th century, María CRUZCASTRO (1728-1798) gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and tapestry weaver in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. Her works adorned several churches and noble residences in the region.

Another noteworthy figure was Andrés CRUZCASTRO (1789-1857), a military officer from Asturias who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain during the Napoleonic Wars.

During the 19th century, Ramón CRUZCASTRO (1842-1924) was a prominent architect from Galicia. He designed several notable buildings in Santiago de Compostela, including the neoclassical façade of the University of Santiago de Compostela.

In the 20th century, Manuel CRUZCASTRO (1912-1998), born in Asturias, achieved fame as a renowned sculptor. His works can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Spain and Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cruz Castro

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

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

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