davies
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈdeɪviz// davies
n. a common family name in English-speaking countries, especially in Wales. It means 'son of David'.
n. a patronymic surname of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of David'. It is one of the most frequent surnames in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Davies is our new science teacher.
The local library is named after the Davies family, who donated the land fifty years ago.
While the spelling 'Davis' is more common in the United States, 'Davies' remains the standard form in Wales and much of England.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized. When referring to a family as a group, it takes the plural form 'the Davieses'.