Meaning, origin, history
The name Diaz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Basque surname Díaz, which means "son of". It was traditionally given as a patronymic surname to indicate that a person was the son of someone with the given name Diego or James.
The name Diaz has been widely used throughout history and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Spain. The most famous bearer of this name is probably Francisco Díaz (1527-1585), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Pedro de Valdivia on his conquest of Chile.
Today, Diaz is still a popular surname in Spain and Latin America, as well as being used as a given name. It is often associated with the film director Spike Lee's production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, which is also known as "Diaz".
In numbers
Popularity of the name Diaz since 1880
Total births
80
Total since 1880
Peak year
2000
12 births
in 2020
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years