The Davies Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Davies, its origins in Wales, and the story behind a Davies family crest.
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Origin of the Davies name
Davies is a Welsh patronymic meaning "son of Dafydd", the Welsh form of David. The name owes its popularity in Wales to Saint David (Dewi Sant), the country's patron saint. When fixed surnames replaced the old ap naming system in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, many families added -s to the father's name, and Davies became one of the most common surnames in Wales.
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This overview covers the Davies name in Wales. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as England, Australia and New Zealand; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Davies name FAQ
What does the Davies name mean?
Son of David. Common variants include Davis, Davys, Davie.
Where does the Davies surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in England, Australia and New Zealand.
Is there a Davies coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Davies crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Davies coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).