Find out how popular the last name Morales 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 Morales Cruz.

Morales 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 Morales Cruz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morales Cruz in America

Morales Cruz is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morales Cruz surname appeared 183 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 Morales Cruz.

The history of the last name Morales Cruz

The surname MORALESCRUZ is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the medieval period. It is a compound name formed by combining the paternal surname Morales, derived from the Latin word "moralis" meaning "moral" or "relating to manners," and the maternal surname Cruz, which means "cross" in Spanish.

The earliest known records of the surname MORALESCRUZ can be traced back to the late 15th century, when it appeared in various municipal and ecclesiastical records in cities like Seville and Granada. Some notable historical figures bearing this surname include Juan de Moralescruz (1522-1590), a Spanish philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and Christian ethics.

In the 17th century, the MORALESCRUZ surname gained prominence with Antonio de Moralescruz (1612-1678), a renowned painter from Seville whose works depicted religious scenes and portraits of Spanish nobility. His paintings can be found in various museums and churches throughout Spain.

During the colonial era, several members of the MORALESCRUZ family migrated to the Americas, notably to regions like Mexico and Peru. One prominent figure was Pedro de Moralescruz (1675-1743), a Spanish conquistador who played a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and the establishment of Spanish settlements in present-day Peru.

In the 19th century, the MORALESCRUZ surname gained literary recognition with the works of María Josefa Moralescruz (1825-1892), a renowned Spanish novelist and poet who explored themes of love, passion, and societal norms in her writings. Her novel "El Corazón Dividido" (The Divided Heart) is considered a classic of Spanish literature.

Another notable figure was José Moralescruz (1850-1921), a Spanish military officer and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Spanish-American War and the Rif War in Morocco. His tactical expertise and leadership earned him numerous military honors and decorations.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the MORALESCRUZ surname throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and contributions to various fields across different eras.

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

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Morales 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 Morales 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 Morales Cruz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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