Davis (surname)
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| Davis | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdeɪvɨs/ DAY-viss |
| Meaning | "Son of David" |
| Region of origin | Wales |
| Related names | Davies, David, Davison |
| Footnotes: Frequency Comparisons: [1] | |
Davis is a patronymic surname originating in Wales that means 'son of St. David '.[2] It is the 45th most common surname in England and 68th most common in Wales.[1] According to the 2000 United States Census survey, 'Davis' was the 7th most frequently reported surname, accounting for 0.48% of the population, preceding Garcia and following Miller in its frequency.[3] It continues as the 7th most common surname in the United States in 2014.[1] It is also recorded in the spellings of Davies, Davie, Dafis, Dafys and several others.[4]
This surname is also found in Ireland.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Davis Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2014
- ^ A dictionary of Irish surnames: with special American instances. ; Bardsley, Charles Wareing Endell,. London. H. Frowde. 1901
- ^ United States Census Bureau (2000). [1]. Retrieved on 2008-07-04.
- ^ http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Davies
- ^ [2]
