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

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

Popularity of Herrera Cruz in America

Herrera Cruz is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrera Cruz surname appeared 113 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 Herrera Cruz.

The history of the last name Herrera Cruz

The surname HERRERACRUZ is a combination of two Spanish words, "herrera" and "cruz". It originated in Spain, most likely during the medieval period. The first part "herrera" is derived from the Spanish word "herrero", meaning "blacksmith" or "ironworker". This suggests that the surname may have originated from an occupation or trade.

The second part of the surname, "cruz", means "cross" in Spanish. It is a common element in Spanish surnames and may have been added to distinguish different branches of the family or to indicate a connection to a specific location or event related to a cross.

One possible origin of the HERRERACRUZ surname could be traced back to the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula fought to reclaim territories from Moorish rule. During this time, many new surnames emerged, often reflecting occupations, locations, or symbols associated with the Christian reconquest.

Historical records show that the surname HERRERACRUZ appeared in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Seville, where a certain Juan HERRERACRUZ was mentioned as a skilled blacksmith.

Another notable bearer of the HERRERACRUZ surname was Alonso HERRERACRUZ, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with discovering and mapping several islands in the Caribbean.

In the 17th century, Pedro HERRERACRUZ was a prominent Spanish architect who was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Madrid and its surrounding areas.

During the 18th century, Maria HERRERACRUZ gained recognition as a talented painter and portraitist in the court of King Carlos III of Spain.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname HERRERACRUZ was Jose HERRERACRUZ, a Spanish philosopher and writer who published several influential works on ethics and political theory.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the HERRERACRUZ surname spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, where it can still be found today.

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

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

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

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