The surname Diaz: origin and meaning

Díaz is one of the most common Spanish surnames, not only in Spain but also in Latin America and other countries. In addition, it presents some interesting features:

• Diaz is the 128th most common surname in the world.
• It is the 14th most common Hispanic surname.
• In Spain, it is quite common in Asturias and the Canary Islands.
• It is the 73rd most popular surname in the United States.
• In Mexico it is one of the most popular.
• It is the 4th most common surname in Chile.
• It is the 7th most popular surname in Peru, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.
• It is considered the 8th most common last name in Panama.
• In Venezuela and Argentina it is the 9th most popular surname.
• In Colombia and Puerto Rico it ranks 10th in the list of popular surnames.
• It also exists in the variants: Dias, Diaz.

Celebrities with the last name Diaz

Famous people with the last name Diaz include:

• Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the “Cid Campeador”: military leader and Spanish hero.
• Cameron Diaz: American actress.
• Porfirio Díaz: Mexican general and president.
• Junot Diaz: American writer.
• Andrés Rafael Diaz Rosa: Spanish rapper.
• Roxana Díaz: Venezuelan actress.
• Nate Diaz: American MMA fighter.
• César Díaz: Puerto Rican guitarist.
• Francine Diaz: Filipino actress.
• Álvaro Díaz González: Chilean director and producer.
• Bruno Díaz: Traditional Latin American translation of Bruce Wayne, the name of Batman’s alter ego .

Genealogy and resources

Knowing our history helps us to have a better future. To find out more about ancestors and other popular surnames, there are different genealogy resources. The most used on the web are:

• GeneaNet : where there are records on the Diaz surname and other Hispanic surnames.
• FamilySearch : It is one of the most important databases in the world. Here you can find historical records, family trees, and other information of interest.
• DistantCousin.com – This free-to-access database is available to find information about others with the last name Diaz.

Bibliography

• Vilches Y de Marín, E. Golden book of Spanish surnames: Its etymology, genealogy and heraldry: First series. (2018). Spain. Wentworth Press.
• Faure, R.; Ribes, MA (2001). Dictionary of Spanish surnames . Spain. Espasa Books.
• Various authors. Genealogy and heraldry . (2011, pdf version ). Spain. National Library of Spain.
• Vilches Y de Marín, E. Golden book of Spanish surnames: Its etymology, genealogy and heraldry: First series . (2018). Spain. Wentworth Press.