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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname DIAZ

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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

More Resources for the Surname DIAZ :

Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your DIAZ ancestors out from the crowd.

DIAZ Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of DIAZ ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - DIAZ Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the DIAZ surname.

DIAZ Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Diaz surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - DIAZ Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Diaz surname.

Cousin Connect - DIAZ Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname DIAZ, and sign up for free notification when new Diaz queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - DIAZ Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name DIAZ.

MyCinnamonToast.com - DIAZ Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the DIAZ surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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