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

Diera, 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 Diera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diera in America

Diera is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diera surname appeared 110 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 Diera.

The history of the last name Diera

The surname DIERA originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "diera," meaning "she gave." This could suggest that the name was initially bestowed upon someone who had generously given something, perhaps a donation or gift.

One of the earliest recorded references to the DIERA surname can be found in the 12th-century manuscript "Libro de las Behetrias de Castilla," which documented landholdings and property rights in the region of Castile. This suggests that DIERA families may have held some degree of wealth or influence during that era.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo DIERA was recorded as a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile. He served as a trusted advisor and military commander during the Reconquista, the long-lasting conflict between Christian and Moorish forces in the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 15th century, the DIERA name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, though specific details about individuals bearing this surname are scarce. This suggests that some members of the DIERA family may have been impacted by the religious and political turmoil of that period.

One notable bearer of the DIERA surname was Juan DIERA, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and cathedrals in Seville and Cordoba, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque architectural style.

In the 18th century, a writer and poet named María DIERA gained recognition for her literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poems were widely circulated and praised by literary critics of the time.

As the DIERA surname spread beyond Spain, it also took root in various parts of Latin America, particularly in regions colonized by the Spanish. However, the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Spain are scarce, making it challenging to trace its exact migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Diera.

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 Diera 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 Diera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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