Find out how popular the last name López-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 López-Díaz.

López-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 López-Díaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Díaz in America

López-Díaz is the 35764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Díaz surname appeared 628 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 López-Díaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for López-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 López-Díaz

The surname LOPEZDIAZ is a compound Spanish surname that originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is a combination of the two surnames Lopez and Diaz, which were initially separate patronymic names derived from the given names Lope and Diego, respectively.

The name Lopez has its roots in the Latin name Lupus, meaning "wolf," and was a common name among the Visigoths who ruled parts of Spain and Portugal in the 5th to 8th centuries. Diaz, on the other hand, originated from the Germanic name Didacus, which was later Hispanicized to Diego.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of these surnames can be found in medieval Spanish and Portuguese documents, such as the Fuero de Salamanca and the Cantigas de Santa Maria, written in the 13th century. The compound surname LOPEZDIAZ likely emerged as a result of marriage between families bearing these separate surnames.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname LOPEZDIAZ was Juan Lopez Diaz, a 14th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who served under King Alfonso XI of Castile. He played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Another notable figure was Pedro Lopez Diaz, a 15th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to encounter the Aztec civilization and document their customs and traditions.

During the 16th century, the surname LOPEZDIAZ was also present in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One example is Alonso Lopez Diaz, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile and founded the city of Mendoza in present-day Argentina.

In the 17th century, Francisca Lopez Diaz, a Spanish nun and mystic, gained recognition for her religious writings and contributions to the Catholic Church. She is venerated as a blessed in some regions of Spain.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jose Lopez Diaz, a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His artwork can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain and Latin America.

Throughout history, the surname LOPEZDIAZ has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, explorers, religious figures, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of Spanish culture and influence.

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

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname López-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 López-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 López-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 López-Díaz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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