Delacroix is a French surname meaning "of the cross." It originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a cross symbol or a crossroads, from Old French croix (cross). The related variant Lacroix shares the same root. Notable Bearers The most famous bearer was Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863), a French Romantic painter known for works such as Liberty Leading the People. He was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school, emphasizing color and movement over neoclassical clarity, and was influenced by Rubens and the Venetian Renaissance. He traveled to North Africa and inspired future generations of artists. Related Names Delacroix has equivalents in other languages: English Cross and Crouch, Czech Kříž and Křížová (feminine), Filipino Dela Cruz, and Indian Christian D'Cruz. Meaning: "of the cross" Origin: French Type: Surname (topographic) Usage regions: France, worldwide via diaspora