Definition: The surname DIAZ comes from the Latin "dies" which means "days." Although it is a common Hispanic surname, it is believed to have Jewish origins, predating the Hispanic world. Related to the Spanish surname DIEGO.
Surname Origin:
Portugese, Spanish
Alternate Surname Spellings:
DIAS
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