Diaz, of Spanish and Latin origin, means 'from the house of'. It's a surname that has been prominent throughout history, particularly among notable explorers, writers, and artists. The name gained prominence when Christopher Columbus named several Caribbean islands 'Isla de Diaz' after his companion Luis Díaz de Torres.
The name Diaz experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a total of 80 babies born with this name from 1985 to 2020.