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The distinguished surname Diz comes from Spain, a country rich in culture and history. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "ez."
The surname Diz was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Diz research. Another 139 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1056 and 1233 are included under the topic Early Diz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Díaz, Diaz, Didaz, Díez, Diez, Diz and many more.
Prominent among members of the family were Gonzalo Didaz, son of a Castilian count, whose name appears in a document dated 921; Asur Díaz, Count of Saldaña in 1056; Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, "El Cid", the legendary hero of the Reconquest; Lope Díaz...
Another 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Diz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.