Cruzan

Cruzan Meaning & Origin

About Cruzan
The surname Cruzan is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "cruz," meaning "cross" in English. It is a surname commonly found in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with Christian religious symbolism. The name may have originated as a reference to someone who lived near a cross or a crossroads, or it could have been a surname given to individuals who were involved in religious activities or had a connection to the Church.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cruzan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cruzan: 732
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cruzan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cruzan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
C60205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UW1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˌkruˈzæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cruzan in Braille

Here's how to represent Cruzan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cruzan in braille

How to sign the name Cruzan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cruzan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cruzan in sign language

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