Find out how popular the last name Cruz Gómez 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 Gómez.

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

Popularity of Cruz Gómez in America

Cruz Gómez is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruz Gómez surname appeared 250 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 Gómez.

The history of the last name Cruz Gómez

The surname CRUZGOMEZ is a Spanish double-barrelled surname that originated from the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is a combination of two distinct surnames, Cruz and Gomez, which were likely unified through marriage or adoption.

The first part of the name, Cruz, derives from the Spanish word "cruz," meaning "cross." This name has religious connotations and may have been adopted by early Christians or individuals associated with the Catholic Church. The second part, Gomez, is a patronymic surname that originated from the Germanic given name "Gome" or "Gomo," meaning "man."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CRUZGOMEZ can be found in the 16th century Spanish colonial records from Mexico and Peru. During this period, Spanish conquistadors and settlers brought their surnames to the Americas, including CRUZGOMEZ.

Notable individuals with the surname CRUZGOMEZ throughout history include:

1. Juan de la Cruz Gómez (1572-1636), a Spanish Catholic priest and mystic known for his writings on the spiritual life.
2. Francisca de la Cruz Gómez (1620-1692), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception.
3. Pedro de la Cruz Gómez (1781-1849), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French.
4. María de la Cruz Gómez y Guzmán (1834-1912), a Spanish philanthropist and founder of several orphanages and schools in Seville.
5. Ernesto Cruz Gómez (1903-1976), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United States from 1955 to 1958.

While the surname CRUZGOMEZ has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. The name's evolution and variations reflect the rich cultural diversity and historical connections between Spain and its former colonies.

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

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

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

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