Davidsson Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Davidsson is one more way Davidson has been written over the centuries. Taken at its root, Davidsson points to “Son of David”.

Davidsson adds “s” to Davidson, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Related forms: Davids.

Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Davidsen.

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