Nick Diaz

mugshot of Nick Diaz, 2018

Birth Name: Nickolas Robert Diaz

Place of Birth: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 2, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – German, English

Nick Diaz is an American professional mixed martial artist. He fought in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Nick is the son of Melissa Lou and Robert Diaz. He has a younger brother, Nate Diaz, who is also a professional UFC fighter.

Nick is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Cesar Gracie.

Nick’s maternal grandfather was Earl Donald Womble (the son of Earl T. Womble and Hilda Charlotte Scheu). Nick’s grandfather Earl was born in California. Nick’s great-grandfather Earl was the son of Clayburn/Clayborn Orren/Orrin Womble and Sarah/Sadie Cornelia Webb. Hilda’s mother’s maiden name was Rieger.

Nick’s maternal grandmother was Loella May Taylor (the daughter of Howard B. Taylor and Cora B. Lucas). Loella was born in California. Howard’s mother’s maiden name was Harper.

Sources: Marriage record of Nick’s maternal grandparents, Earl Donald Womble and Loella May Taylor – https://familysearch.org

Nick’s maternal great-grandfather, Earl T. Womble, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Clayburn/Clayborn Orren/Orrin Womble – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Sarah/Sadie Cornelia (Webb) Womble – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Hilda Charlotte (Scheu) Womble – https://familysearch.org

Nick’s maternal grandmother, Loella May Taylor, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-grandfather, Howard B. Taylor – https://familysearch.org