Surname · Filipino origin
Dela Cruz
Meaning
The surname Dela Cruz means Of the cross.
Origin
Filipino
Type
other
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz, the most common Filipino surname, means “of the cross,” one of many Spanish religious names.
What kind of surname is Dela Cruz?
Dela Cruz is a other surname. It belongs to the Filipino naming tradition — you can read how Filipino surnames were formed on our Filipino last names page.
Variants & spellings of Dela Cruz
You may also see this surname written as:
- De la Cruz
- Delacruz
Other Filipino surnames
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Dela Cruz mean?
The surname Dela Cruz means Of the cross. Dela Cruz, the most common Filipino surname, means “of the cross,” one of many Spanish religious names.
Where does the surname Dela Cruz come from?
Dela Cruz is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Dela Cruz?
Dela Cruz is a other surname.
What are other spellings of Dela Cruz?
Variant spellings of Dela Cruz include De la Cruz, Delacruz.
What are other Filipino surnames?
Other Filipino surnames include Aquino, Bautista, Bonifacio, Del Rosario, Gatchalian, Macapagal.