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

Kruz, 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 Kruz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kruz in America

Kruz is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kruz surname appeared 115 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 Kruz.

The history of the last name Kruz

The surname Kruz is believed to have originated in Germany, where it is thought to have first emerged in the late 15th century. The name is likely derived from the German word "Kreuz," which means "cross" in English. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent cross or crossroads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kruz can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Bavaria, where a Hans Kruz is mentioned as a resident in 1487. Another early example comes from the parish records of Cologne, where a Katharina Kruz is listed as having been born in 1503.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Kruz began to spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. It is possible that some variation in spelling, such as Krutz or Kruez, may have occurred during this time.

One notable individual with the surname Kruz was Johann Kruz, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1592 to 1655. He is best known for his works exploring the concept of mysticism and its relationship to Christianity.

In the 18th century, the Kruz surname can be found in various church records and town registers across German-speaking regions. For example, a Johannes Kruz is listed as having been born in the village of Schwarzenbach, Saxony, in 1712.

Another individual of note was Maria Anna Kruz, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1751 to 1832. She is recognized for her intricate copperplate engravings, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits.

As the 19th century progressed, the Kruz surname began to appear more frequently in records outside of Germany, as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and even to the United States and Canada.

One such individual was Friedrich Kruz, a German immigrant to the United States who was born in 1822. He settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a blacksmith, and his descendants continued to use the Kruz surname in America.

In summary, the surname Kruz has its roots in Germany, likely originating from the German word "Kreuz" and initially referring to someone who lived near a cross or crossroads. While the name has been present in various German regions for centuries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kruz

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

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

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