About Penacruz
The surname Penacruz is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the words "pena" meaning "feather" and "cruz" meaning "cross." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who wore or carried a feathered cross, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a cross adorned with feathers. The surname Penacruz signifies a connection to religious symbolism and may have been given to individuals with a religious or spiritual significance.
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The surname Penacruz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penacruz 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 Penacruz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Penacruz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Penacruz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.