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Di Pietro - Dickstein

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Diaz

This common Spanish surname means "son of Diego" and is considered the 14th most popular surname in Spanish culture. A variation of the name may be Diez, although evidence of this relationship is still rather scant. Diaz is widely used throughout Portugal and Spain, but is seen in other parts of the world as well, including Australia, England and the United States. While it is difficult to trace the history of this name, it appears some of the earliest recordings of Diaz occurred in the 11th century. The frequency of the use of the name in later years suggests its popularity is continuing to grow.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Dickson

This patriarchal name appears to stem from the given name Dick or Richard, which was one of the most popular names during the 12th century. The name has both Scottish and Irish origins, and was derived from an Old German word meaning "hard" or "strong." Variations of the name Dickson appear on record as early as the 13th century, although this particular spelling comes into the picture much later. Some of the common variations of the surname include Dixon, Dicson and Dicke.

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