# Davies

/ˈdeɪviz/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/davies
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. a surname

noun · CEFR A1

a common last name for people from Wales or England.

For teachers: A common surname of Welsh and English origin, functioning as a patronymic derived from David.

- The famous writer Robertson Davies was born in Canada.
- The registrar noted that Davies is among the most frequent surnames in the region, often requiring middle names for clear identification.

## Examples

- 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.

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