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UK surname

Diez

A Spanish surname derived from the number ten, likely referring to a tenth child or a tithe collector.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Diez surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Manchester, Caerphilly and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Diez is 136 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2016

136 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Diez had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 15 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Diez surname distribution map

The map shows where the Diez surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Diez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Diez over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 60 #31,629
1998 modern 63 #31,639
1999 modern 72 #30,955
2000 modern 78 #30,361
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 84 #29,978
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 122 #25,638
2009 modern 115 #27,207
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 134 #25,050
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Diez' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Manchester, Caerphilly, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth and Leicester. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Manchester 008 Manchester
2 Caerphilly 016 Caerphilly
3 Kensington and Chelsea 006 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Wandsworth 004 Wandsworth
5 Leicester 019 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Diez

These lists show first names that appear often with the Diez surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Diez

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Diez, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Diez surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Diez household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Diez is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Diez is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Diez falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Diez is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Diez, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Diez

The surname Diez originated from Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "diez," which means "ten." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was the tenth-born child or lived at a house numbered ten.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Diez surname can be found in the 13th-century records of the Kingdom of Castile, particularly in the province of Burgos. It is believed that the name may have originated from the Castilian town of Diez, located in the Burgos region. However, some historians also suggest that the name could be linked to the Basque word "ditz," meaning "shiny" or "bright."

During the 15th century, the Diez family played a significant role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Juan Diez de Sotomayor (1440-1500), a Spanish military commander, was instrumental in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.

In the 16th century, the Diez surname gained prominence in the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and settlers ventured into the New World. Gaspar Diez (1510-1570), a Spanish explorer and navigator, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later served as the governor of Guatemala.

The 17th century saw the rise of several notable figures with the Diez surname. Juan Diez de la Calle (1587-1653) was a Spanish painter renowned for his religious works, while Diego Diez de Aux (1605-1680) was a prominent mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of logarithms.

In the 18th century, Manuel Diez de Bonilla (1711-1789) was a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of Havana, Cuba, against the British during the Seven Years' War.

The 19th century brought forth Raimundo Diez de Bonilla (1807-1869), a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the governor of several Mexican states and played a significant role in the Mexican-American War.

As the Diez surname spread across different regions, it also underwent variations in spelling, including Diaz, Dias, and Diz. Despite these variations, the surname Diez remains deeply rooted in its Spanish origins and continues to be widely used in Spain, Latin America, and among Hispanic communities worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Diez families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Diez surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Shropshire leads with 1 Diez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 120.48x.

County Total Index
Shropshire 1 120.48x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ellesmere in Shropshire leads with 1 Diez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Ellesmere 1 10000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Diez surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mathilde 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Diez households.

Occupation Count
German Governess 1

FAQ

Diez surname: questions and answers

How common was the Diez surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Diez surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Diez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Diez a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Diez surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the number ten, likely referring to a tenth child or a tithe collector.

What does the Diez map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Diez bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.