DIACK

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Diack

Diack is a surname of Scottish origin, with variations such as Dayack and Deoch. The name is derived from the Old Gaelic personal name "Deoc", meaning "pious" or "religious".

The Diack surname is primarily found in Scotland and has historical roots in Aberdeenshire and the surrounding areas. The name has ancient Scottish origins, tracing back to the medieval times. Over the centuries, the Diack family has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Individuals bearing the surname Diack have been involved in a variety of professions and fields, including academia, sports, politics, and business. Notably, the surname gained prominence internationally through figures like Lamine Diack, a Senegalese sports administrator who served as the president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) from 1999 to 2015.

Today, the Diack surname continues to be passed down through generations, representing a part of Scotland's rich cultural and historical heritage.

There are approximately 501 people named Diack in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Diack.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Alastair
Alexander
Andrew
George
Gordon
Graeme
James
John
Michael
Stuart
William

Female

Abigail
Anne
Carol
Elizabeth
Jennifer
Josephine
Laura
Sarah
Sheila
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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