Find out how popular the last name Cruz-Vásquez 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-Vásquez.

Cruz-Vásquez, 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-Vásquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cruz-Vásquez in America

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

The Cruz-Vásquez 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-Vásquez.

The history of the last name Cruz-Vásquez

The surname CRUZVASQUEZ is a combination of two Spanish words - "cruz" meaning cross, and "vasquez" which is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Vasco, meaning Basque. The name likely originated in regions of Spain with a significant Basque population, such as the Basque Country or Navarre, during the medieval period.

Records show that the name CRUZVASQUEZ first appeared in the 13th century, when the practice of adopting hereditary surnames became more widespread in Spain. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Rodrigo Cruzvasquez, a Basque nobleman who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the late 1200s.

In the 15th century, the CRUZVASQUEZ family was prominent in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country. Juan Cruzvasquez, born in 1420, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. His son, Pedro Cruzvasquez (1462-1534), served as a magistrate and was known for his work in establishing fair trade regulations.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals with the CRUZVASQUEZ surname played significant roles in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Álvaro Cruzvasquez (1512-1578) was a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. He later served as a governor in several Spanish territories in Central America.

In the 17th century, María Cruzvasquez (1623-1698) was a renowned poet and playwright in Spain. Her work often explored themes of love, religion, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Her collection of poems, "La Cruz del Vasquez" (The Cross of Vasquez), was widely acclaimed and influenced many subsequent Spanish writers.

Another notable figure was General Francisco Cruzvasquez (1765-1842), a military leader who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. He was celebrated for his strategic brilliance and unwavering courage, earning him the nickname "El León de Vitoria" (The Lion of Vitoria).

Over the centuries, the CRUZVASQUEZ surname has spread beyond its Basque origins, becoming prevalent in various Spanish-speaking regions around the world, particularly in Latin America. However, its roots can be traced back to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Basque people in northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cruz-Vásquez

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

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

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