Díaz Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Díaz surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Díaz name
Díaz is a patronymic meaning "son of Diego". Diego is a Spanish given name of debated origin, often linked to Santiago (Saint James) or to a Latinized form of a native name. The surname is rooted in Castile and is among the most common in Spain and Spanish America.
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This overview covers the Díaz name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the United States and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Díaz name FAQ
What does the Díaz name mean?
Son of Diego. Common variants include Diaz, Dias, Díez.
Where does the Díaz surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the United States and Argentina.
Is there a Díaz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Díaz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Díaz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.