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Davies Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Davies

"A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Davy/Davey/Davie or David."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1919 👥 40 in US
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Meaning
A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Davy/Davey/Davie or David.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
40
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Davies Mean?

Davies is a patronymic Welsh surname meaning "son of David". It is the second most common surname in Wales, a rank it shares with "Williams", and the eighth most common surname in England, where many people have Welsh ancestry. It is particularly widespread in southwest England, especially Cornwall, and in the areas of northwest England that are near the border with Wales.

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Davies is a patronymic Welsh surname meaning "son of David". It is the second most common surname in Wales, a rank it shares with "Williams", and the eighth most common surname in England, where many people have Welsh ancestry. It is particularly widespread in southwest England, especially Cornwall, and in the areas of northwest England that are near the border with Wales.…

Root Element
Davies
Core Meaning
"A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Davy/Davey/Davie or David."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Davies

D 4
A 1
V 4
I 9
E 5
S 1
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 40 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 40
Peak year 1919 (7)
First recorded 1919
Last recorded 2019
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Davies" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Davy/Davey/Davie or David.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~40 people named Davies in the US. Peaked in 1919 with 7 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Davies?

The Life Path number for Davies is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.

Is Davies a boy or girl name?

Davies is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Davies in the US?

Approximately 40 people in the United States are named Davies. The name peaked in 1919 with 7 recorded uses.

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