Davis

Davis Meaning & Origin

About Davis
The surname Davis is of Welsh origin and is derived from the patronymic name "Dafydd," which means "beloved" or "dear." It is a common surname in Wales and has spread to other English-speaking countries. The name Davis signifies a descendant of David and reflects a connection to the biblical figure or the popularity of the name in Wales.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
🌟 Popularity
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Davis is among the top 100 most popular surnames, indicating a significant presence in our records. Below is a detailed analysis of its distribution and trends:

  • Number of People with the name Davis: 1,116,357
  • Overall Popularity: 0.42%
  • Ranking: 8
  • Frequency per 100k people: 378.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Davis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Davis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 V AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺvΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Davis in Braille

Here's how to represent Davis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Davis in braille

How to sign the name Davis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Davis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Davis in sign language

Numerology