Davis Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Davis name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Davis coat of arms.
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Origin of the Davis name
Davis is a patronymic, "son of David", from the Hebrew Dawid, "beloved". David was the patron saint of Wales, so the name was especially loved there, and Davies remains the Welsh spelling. Davis became the more common form in England and America, where it ranks among the ten most frequent surnames.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Davis name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Davis name in Wales & England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Davis name FAQ
What does the Davis name mean?
Son of David, "beloved". Common variants include Davies, Davison, Dawes.
Where does the Davis surname come from?
It originates in Wales & England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Davis coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Davis crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Davis coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).