Find out how popular the last name Davis-Smith is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Davis-Smith.

Davis-Smith, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Davis-Smith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davis-Smith in America

Davis-Smith is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davis-Smith surname appeared 163 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Davis-Smith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Davis-Smith to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Davis-Smith

The surname DAVISSMITH is a double-barreled name combining two distinct surnames - DAVIS and SMITH. It is of English origin, with both components having their roots in different parts of the country.

The first part, DAVIS, is a patronymic surname derived from the given name David, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved." It is believed to have been introduced to Britain by French Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Dauid" and "David."

The second part, SMITH, is an occupational surname that originated from the Old English word "smitan," meaning "to strike" or "to forge." It referred to skilled metalworkers or blacksmiths, who played a crucial role in medieval societies. The name is one of the most common surnames in England and can be traced back to the 11th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the combined surname DAVISSMITH was John DAVISSMITH, a wealthy merchant from London who lived in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

Another notable figure was Sir William DAVISSMITH (1585-1649), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He was known for his involvement in the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, a prominent DAVISSMITH was Robert DAVISSMITH (1720-1795), a renowned architect who designed several churches and country houses in the English counties of Wiltshire and Somerset.

During the 19th century, the DAVISSMITH name gained literary recognition with the poet and playwright Mary DAVISSMITH (1810-1884), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and nature.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Henry DAVISSMITH (1865-1942), a British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Russia from 1916 to 1918, during a turbulent period that included the Russian Revolution.

The combination of the two surnames, DAVIS and SMITH, likely originated from marriages between families bearing these distinct names. The practice of combining surnames was not uncommon in England, particularly among the aristocracy and gentry, as a way to preserve family lineages and inheritance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davis-Smith

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Davis-Smith.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Davis-Smith was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Davis-Smith has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Davis-Smith was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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