Find out how popular the last name Cruz Ramos 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 Ramos.

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

Popularity of Cruz Ramos in America

Cruz Ramos is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruz Ramos surname appeared 210 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 Ramos.

The history of the last name Cruz Ramos

The surname CRUZRAMOS is of Spanish origin, originating in the 16th century during the Reconquista period when the Iberian Peninsula was reclaimed from the Moors. It is a combination of two words: "cruz" meaning "cross" and "ramos" meaning "branches" or "boughs." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a person who lived near a crossroads or an area with a distinctive cross-shaped landmark surrounded by trees or bushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which contains documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. In a 1587 record, a certain Diego CRUZRAMOS is mentioned as a settler in the Spanish colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

Another notable individual with this surname was Juan CRUZRAMOS, a Spanish explorer and mapmaker who accompanied the expedition of Hernando de Soto in the early 16th century. Juan's detailed maps and accounts of the expeditions through the southeastern regions of what is now the United States were invaluable for future Spanish explorations and settlements in the area.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing this surname was María CRUZRAMOS, a nun and educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the Spanish colonial city of Puebla, Mexico. Her efforts in promoting education for women were groundbreaking for the time.

The CRUZRAMOS surname also has ties to the Spanish nobility. In the 18th century, there was a noble family bearing this name, with their ancestral estate located in the region of Andalusia. One member of this family, Alonso CRUZRAMOS (1712-1788), served as a military captain and participated in several campaigns during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Another notable figure was the 19th-century Spanish artist and painter, Rafael CRUZRAMOS (1842-1904), who was known for his vibrant depictions of Spanish landscapes and rural life. His works can be found in several prestigious art museums in Spain and other parts of Europe.

While the CRUZRAMOS surname is more commonly found in Spain and Latin American countries with strong Spanish heritage, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration during the colonial era.

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

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

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

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