Explore the Family Name Lacruz
The meaning of Lacruz
Spanish: variant of Cruz, with fused definite article la.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacruz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lacruz has seen a slight dip in popularity rank from 81,700 in 2000 to 83,834 in 2010, a decrease of 2.61%. Despite this, the count or number of people with the surname increased by 4.19% during the same period, from 215 to 224. The proportion per 100,000 remained the same at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #83,834 | -2.61% |
| Count | 215 | 224 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacruz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also points to changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lacruz. In terms of ethnicity, most bearers of the surname were Hispanic, although their proportion decreased slightly from 86.51% in 2000 to 84.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White saw an increase from 8.37% in 2000 to 9.82% in 2010. The surname also emerged among the Black community in 2010, accounting for 4.02%, despite not being present in 2000's data. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.51% | 84.82% | -1.95% |
| White | 8.37% | 9.82% | 17.32% |
| Black | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |