Davis (surname)
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| Davis | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdeɪvɨs/ DAY-viss |
| Meaning | "Son of David" |
| Region of origin | England, Wales |
| Related names | Davies, David, Davison |
Davis is a patronymic surname originating in England, that means 'son of David'.[3] It is the 52nd most common surname in the United Kingdom.[4] 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 frequency.[5] It is also recorded in the spellings of Davies, Davie, Dafis, Dafys and several others.[6]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ British surname – origin
- ^ 1990 Census Name Files
- ^ A dictionary of English and Welsh surnames: with special American instances. ; Bardsley, Charles Wareing Endell,. London. H. Frowde. 1901
- ^ British surnames
- ^ United States Census Bureau (2000). [1]. Retrieved on 2008-07-04.
- ^ http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Davies
