Find out how popular the last name Díaz-Gómez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Díaz-Gómez.

Díaz-Gómez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Díaz-Gómez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Díaz-Gómez in America

Díaz-Gómez is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Díaz-Gómez surname appeared 284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Díaz-Gómez.

The history of the last name Díaz-Gómez

The surname DIAZGOMEZ is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a compound name, with the first part "Diaz" derived from the Spanish patronymic "Díaz," meaning "son of Dia." The second part, "Gomez," is also a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Gome."

The name DIAZGOMEZ likely originated in regions where both Iberian and Moorish influences were present, suggesting it may have emerged in areas like Andalusia or Extremadura during the Reconquista era (8th to 15th centuries). The blending of these two patronymic surnames reflects the cultural intermixing that occurred during this period of prolonged conflict and coexistence between Christian and Muslim populations.

Historical records from medieval Spain, such as municipal archives and ecclesiastical documents, may contain some of the earliest references to the surname DIAZGOMEZ. However, due to the passage of time and the scarcity of comprehensive records from that era, pinpointing the exact origin and earliest occurrences of the name can be challenging.

One notable individual bearing the surname DIAZGOMEZ was Diego Díaz Gómez, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Guatemala in the 16th century, serving under Pedro de Alvarado. Another historical figure was Juan Díaz Gómez, a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Michoacán, Mexico, in the late 16th century.

During the colonial era, the surname DIAZGOMEZ likely spread to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas and the Philippines. In Mexico, for instance, there are records of individuals with the surname DIAZGOMEZ dating back to the 17th century, such as Juan Díaz Gómez, a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Guanajuato.

In the realm of literature, one notable figure was Nicolás Díaz Gómez, a Spanish playwright and novelist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his works depicting the rural life and customs of Andalusia.

Another individual of note was Emilio Díaz Gómez, a Cuban politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cuba in the early 20th century, during the presidencies of José Miguel Gómez and Mario García Menocal.

While the surname DIAZGOMEZ is relatively uncommon compared to other Spanish surnames, it has persisted throughout history, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the Iberian Peninsula and its diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Díaz-Gómez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Díaz-Gómez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Díaz-Gómez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Díaz-Gómez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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