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

Stacruz, 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 Stacruz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stacruz in America

Stacruz is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stacruz surname appeared 110 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 Stacruz.

The history of the last name Stacruz

The surname "STACRUZ" is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Galicia, where it was initially spelled as "Santa Cruz" or "de Santa Cruz".

This name is derived from the Spanish phrase "Santa Cruz", which translates to "Holy Cross". It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were either residents near a church or monument dedicated to the Holy Cross, or they may have been pilgrims who visited holy sites associated with the cross.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the "Libro de la Cámara de los Derechos Pertenecientes a la Corona de Castilla" (Book of the Chamber of Rights Pertaining to the Crown of Castile), dated 1486. This document mentions a certain "Juan de Santa Cruz" who held land grants in the region of Seville.

During the 16th century, as the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, many individuals bearing the surname "STACRUZ" or its variations were among the early settlers and explorers. Notable figures include Diego de Santa Cruz (1505-1567), a Spanish cartographer and cosmographer who produced one of the earliest world maps depicting the Americas.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records from colonial Latin America. One prominent individual was Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695), a renowned Mexican nun, scholar, and poet who is considered one of the most influential writers of the Spanish Golden Age.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Stacruz", "Sanctacruz", and "Santacruz". These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation preferences.

Other notable individuals with the surname "STACRUZ" include:

1. Antonio de Santa Cruz (1505-1567), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.
2. Pedro de la Cruz (1556-1610), a Spanish Jesuit missionary and linguist who worked among the indigenous populations of Peru and authored several dictionaries and grammars of native languages.
3. María de la Cruz (1620-1668), a Spanish mystic and Discalced Carmelite nun who was known for her writings on spiritual matters.
4. Francisco de Santa Cruz (1770-1846), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of several provinces in South America during the early 19th century.
5. Emilio de Santa Cruz (1876-1954), a Chilean diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was involved in resolving territorial disputes with neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stacruz

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

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

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