Name Meaning & Origin
"A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Davy/Davey/Davie or David."
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.
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.…
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
Based on 40 US Social Security records
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.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~40 people named Davies in the US. Peaked in 1919 with 7 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Davies is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.
Davies is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 40 people in the United States are named Davies. The name peaked in 1919 with 7 recorded uses.
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