Davis Genealogy and Davis Family History Information

origins

Welsh

Davis is a Welsh surname, derived from the name David meaning son of David, well-loved.

English

The surname Davis is an English surname. It is derived from the medieval name Davy, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name David, meaning ‘beloved’. The Davis family is a large and ancient family, with many descendants all over the world. In Colombia, the Davis family is well-known and respected. It is believed that the first Davis family members arrived in Colombia in the 18th century. Since then, this family has contributed to Colombian culture in many ways, from music to politics. The Davis family is known for their loyalty, hard work, and love for family. This family has produced many successful leaders, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs. The Davis family is also known for their generosity and commitment to the community. The first person with the Davis surname to arrive in Colombia was John Davis, who was a merchant. Taken from:

other versions of this surname

• Dakin
• Daves
• Davidson
• Davies
• Davison
• Davys
• Dawes
• Dawson
• Day
• Devis
• M'David

sources

• https://genealogy.about.com/od/surname_meaning/p/davis.htm

links

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis_%28surname%29
• http://www.accessgenealogy.com/surnames/davis/
• https://stirnet.com/genie/data/british/dd/dzmisc03.php#davis1 (membership required in order to view without interruption)
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?&lastname=Davis&includeM...
• https://www.genealogiasdecolombia.co/apellidos/Detalle.aspx?Davis