The prestigious surname Crues originated in
Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years.
Early Origins of the Crues family
The surname Crues was first found in
Castile, in north central Spain.
Early History of the Crues family
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Crues Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cruz, de Cruz, de la Cruz, Cruces, Cruzado and others.
Early Notables of the Crues family (pre 1700)
Prominent among members of the family San Juan de la Cruz, sixteenth century Spanish mystic writer; sixteenth century poet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, daughter of a Spanish father and a Mexican mother, considered to be Mexico's first important literary figure; seventeenth century philanthropist Sebastián de la Cruz, who founded...
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Migration of the Crues family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Miguel de la Cruz, who sailed to America in 1513; Hernando de la Cruz sailed to Río de la Plata in 1535; Gabriel de la Cruz sailed to Hispaniola in 1536.