Dacruz

Dacruz Meaning & Origin

About Dacruz
The surname Dacruz is of Portuguese and Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin phrase "de cruce," meaning "of the cross." It is a common surname among Christians, particularly those with a connection to the Catholic faith. The name may have originated from a person who lived near a cross or had a religious association, or it could have been adopted as a surname by individuals who wanted to express their devotion to Christianity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dacruz: 1,304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,382
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dacruz 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 Dacruz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 K R UW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑkruz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dacruz in Braille

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

The name Dacruz in braille

How to sign the name Dacruz using Sign Language

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

The name Dacruz in sign language

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