About Santacruz
The surname Santacruz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the words "santa" meaning "holy" and "cruz" meaning "cross." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a place named Santa Cruz or a holy cross. The name may also have religious connotations, suggesting a connection to Christianity or a person who was devoted to the cross.
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The surname Santacruz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Santacruz 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 Santacruz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Santacruz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Santacruz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.