About Veracruz
The surname Veracruz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the words "vera" meaning "true" and "cruz" meaning "cross." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a place named Veracruz, which translates to "True Cross" in Spanish. The name may also have religious connotations, symbolizing devotion to the Christian faith and the cross.
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The surname Veracruz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Veracruz 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 Veracruz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Veracruz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Veracruz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.