There are
1145
Dias in the USA
Dia is the
22471st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dia

MohamedDia

Mohamed Dia is a Senegalese football player who has played for clubs such as Lens, Sochaux, and Sivasspor.

SambouDia

Sambou Dia is a Senegalese football player who has played for clubs such as Nancy, Gaziantep BB, and Lorient.

NuriL.

Nuri L. Dia is a Sierra Leonean film director known for his work on the film 'Puppet Doctor.'

Dr.Hussein

Dr. Hussein Fadlallah Dia is a Lebanese politician and former Member of Parliament.

HonorineDossou

Honorine Dossou Naki Dia is a Beninese politician and former Minister of Solidarity, Family, and Regional Development.

DjibrilDiawara

Djibril Diawara is a Senegalese football player who has played for clubs such as Marseille, Nice, and Sochaux.

AlphaDia

Alpha Dia is a Senegalese football player who has played for clubs such as Metz, Valladolid, and Reims.

MuhindoKyalimpa

Muhindo Kyalimpa Dia is a Congolese politician and former Member of Parliament.

AliDia

Ali Dia is a Senegalese former football player who famously had a short-lived career with Southampton in the English Premier League.

MamoutouDia

Mamoutou Dia is a Malian football player who has played for clubs such as Gueugnon, Ajaccio, and Le Pontet.

Dia Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dia' is of African origin and is commonly found in countries such as Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. It is believed to be derived from the given name 'Dia' or 'Jah Dia' which means 'honor' or 'praise' in some African languages.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dia' is primarily distributed in West African countries such as Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. However, due to migration, it can also be found in other parts of the world with West African diaspora communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dia' include 'Diakhite', 'Diakite', 'Dabaté', and 'Dya'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Dia' is associated with the migration and immigration of people from West African countries to other parts of the world. Many individuals with the surname 'Dia' have migrated to countries such as France, Belgium, and the United States for various reasons, including education, employment, and family reunification.