De la Cruz facts for kids

De la Cruz, often spelled de la Cruz, is a Spanish surname. It means "of the Cross." This name is very common in many Spanish-speaking countries around the world. You can find people with this name in places like Spain, the Philippines, and across Latin America.

People Named De la Cruz

Many interesting people throughout history and today share the surname De la Cruz. They come from different fields like sports, arts, and politics.

Sports Stars

• Bethania de la Cruz (born 1987) is a talented volleyball player from the Dominican Republic. She has played for her national team and in professional leagues.
• David de la Cruz (born 1989) is a Spanish professional cyclist. He competes in major cycling races around the world.
• Ulises de la Cruz (born 1974) is a famous Ecuadorian footballer. He played as a defender for many years, including for his national team and clubs in England.

Creative Minds

• Juan de la Cruz (1542–1591) was a Spanish friar and a very important poet. He is known for his deep spiritual writings.
• Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648–1695) was a brilliant Mexican scholar, poet, and nun. She was one of the first feminists in the Americas and wrote many plays, poems, and essays.
• Melissa de la Cruz (born 1971) is an American author. She is well-known for writing popular young adult novels, including the "Blue Bloods" series.

Historical Figures

• Apolinario de la Cruz (1815–1841) was a Filipino religious leader. He founded a religious brotherhood that became very popular in the Philippines.
• José María de la Cruz (1799–1875) was a Chilean general and politician. He played a role in Chile's history during the 19th century.

Fictional Characters You Might Know

The name De la Cruz also appears in many popular stories and movies.

Characters from Movies and TV Shows

• Ernesto de la Cruz is a character from the 2017 Pixar animated film Coco. He is a famous musician in the movie's story.
• Guillermo de la Cruz is a character from the HBO series What We Do in the Shadows (TV series). He is a vampire's assistant in this comedy show.
• Estela de la Cruz and Montgomery “Monty” de la Cruz are characters in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.

Music Groups

The name De la Cruz has also been used by music bands.

• De La Cruz was an Australian hard rock band. They were known for their 80s-inspired sound.
• Juan de la Cruz Band was a Filipino hard rock band from the 1970s. They are considered one of the most important rock bands in the Philippines.