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

Cruze, 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 Cruze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cruze in America

Cruze is the 20149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruze surname appeared 1,325 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 Cruze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cruze 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 Cruze

The surname Cruze has its origins in the Spanish region of Galicia, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the word "cruz" or "cruce," which means "cross" or "crossing" in Spanish. This connection suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a location near a cross or a crossroads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the year 1247, which mentions a person named Pedro Cruze residing in the town of Santiago de Compostela. This town, known for its famous cathedral and pilgrimage route, lends further credence to the theory that the name was linked to landmarks or intersections along religious routes.

In the 14th century, the name Cruze is found in several medieval manuscripts and records from the region of Galicia, such as the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, which documented land grants and property ownership. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Cruze" or "Cruces."

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Cruze. One such figure was Juan Cruze (1520-1588), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Another was María Cruze (1638-1712), a renowned poet and writer from Seville, whose works explored themes of love and spirituality.

In the 18th century, the name Cruze gained prominence in the region of Asturias, where it was associated with the town of Cruces, a settlement located at the intersection of several important trade routes. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Alonso Cruze (1732-1804), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Cruze appeared in various historical records, such as the Archivo Histórico Provincial de Galicia, which documented births, marriages, and deaths in the region. One notable figure from this time was Ramón Cruze (1842-1912), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish parliament.

As the name spread across Spain and beyond, it took on variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the diverse cultures and languages it encountered. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in the rich history and traditions of the Galician region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cruze

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

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

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