Cruz Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Cruz surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Cruz name
Cruz means "cross" in Spanish and Portuguese. It was a religious name taken in devotion to the Holy Cross, or a topographic name for someone who lived near a wayside cross or a place called Cruz. The surname is widespread in Spain and is among the most common in Mexico and the Philippines.
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This overview covers the Cruz name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the Philippines and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Cruz name FAQ
What does the Cruz name mean?
Cross. Common variants include De la Cruz, Cruces, Cruzado.
Where does the Cruz surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the Philippines and the United States.
Is there a Cruz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Cruz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Cruz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).