What is cruise surname?

The surname Cruise is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "crois" which means cross. The name likely originated from a person who lived near a crossroads or owned property near a cross. The spelling of the surname has evolved over time, with various forms including Cruz and de la Cruz appearing in other languages. Famous individuals with the surname Cruise include actor Tom Cruise and musician Huey Lewis (whose birth name was Hugh Anthony Cregg III, but who adopted the surname Cruise as a stage name).