Croce is an Italian surname meaning literally "cross". Notable people with the surname include:
A. J. Croce (born 1971), American singer-songwriter
Antonio Croce (born 1986) Italian footballer
Arlene Croce (born 1934), dance critic
Benedetto Croce (1866–1952), Italian philosopher and critic
Fabiano Santacroce (born 1986), Italian Brazilian association football player
Giovanni Croce (1557–1609), Italian composer
Jim Croce (1943–1973), American singer-songwriter
Pat Croce (born 1954), Italian-American entrepreneur