Origins of the Davies surname
What does the name Davies mean?
The surname Davies is a patronymic Welsh name, the second most common name in Wales. The root word of the Davies surname (Dyfed or Dafydd) has been recorded as early as the 1100s, with a number of possible origins. Most often, Davies refers to the 'son of David', but can also refer to those from Dyfed, an area of south-western Wales. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Davies surname is particularly prevalent amongst those of Welsh heritage.
Alternative variations of the name Davies
Davies, Davis, Devis, Daves, Divis
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Interesting facts about Davies
How common is your surname?
7th most common surname in the UK
Who were Davieses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Davies first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Davieses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Davieses in 1921
Dressmaker
8,508
General Servant Domestic
5,033
Domestic Servant
4,601
House Servant
4,247
General Servant
4,114
Common male occupations for Davieses in 1921
Coal Miner
14,938
Farmer
10,774
Coal Miner Hewer
8,605
General Labourer
5,027
Agricultural Labourer
4,697
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