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

González-Díaz, 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 González-Díaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of González-Díaz in America

González-Díaz is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-Díaz surname appeared 372 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 González-Díaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for González-Díaz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name González-Díaz

The surname GONZALEZDIAZ has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is a double-barreled surname, a combination of the patronymic surnames Gonzalez and Diaz. The name Gonzalez is derived from the Spanish given name Gonzalo, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle" and "protection." The name Diaz, on the other hand, is a patronymic name derived from the Spanish given name Diego, which has its roots in the Latin name Didacus.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GONZALEZDIAZ can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain and Portugal. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Don Pedro Gonzalez Diaz, a nobleman and military commander who lived in the 13th century during the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

In the 16th century, the GONZALEZDIAZ surname appeared in various historical documents, including records of the Spanish colonial expeditions to the Americas. Hernán Gonzalez Diaz (1524-1597) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a governor in present-day Ecuador.

Throughout the centuries, the GONZALEZDIAZ surname has been associated with notable figures across different fields. Miguel Gonzalez Diaz (1653-1725) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. Juan Gonzalez Diaz (1765-1844) was a prominent Venezuelan military leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain.

Another notable bearer of this surname was Joaquín Gonzalez Diaz (1876-1945), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Spain during the Second Spanish Republic. Manuel Gonzalez Diaz (1908-1992) was a renowned Mexican artist and muralist, known for his vibrant depictions of Mexican culture and history.

The GONZALEZDIAZ surname has also been associated with various place names across Spain and Portugal, reflecting the geographic distribution of families bearing this name. For example, the town of Gonzalez Diaz in the Spanish region of Extremadura is believed to have been named after a prominent family with this surname.

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

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

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 González-Díaz 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of González-Díaz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 González-Díaz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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