Davis

The name Davis is derived from 'Dafydd', the Welsh form of the biblical name David.

The Davis surname has Welsh roots and is derived from the patronymic 'Dafydd'. So, upon the adoption of last names in Wales, someone who was the son of Dafydd would adopt 'Davis' as their surname.

The specific surname Davis seems to have first been recorded in Northeastern Wales, in Flintshire, by a John ap Dafydd. Upon the adoption of surnames, he became John Davis and his family was powerful in Flintshire.

In Wales, we find the Davis name most commonly in Gwent, in southeastern Wales and also in the neighbouring English county of Gloucestershire. 

In the US, we find the Davis name most commonly in -1. Missouri2. Virginia3. Washington4. North Carolina5. New York 

Jefferson Davis - President of the Confederacy during the Civil War- James J. Davis - Pennsylvania Senator, ArchDruid of the American Gorsedd