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

Smith-Davis, 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 Smith-Davis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smith-Davis in America

Smith-Davis is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smith-Davis surname appeared 135 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 Smith-Davis.

The history of the last name Smith-Davis

The surname SMITHDAVIS has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is a combination of two occupational surnames: Smith, referring to a metalworker or blacksmith, and Davis, derived from the Welsh name Dafydd, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name likely originated from a family whose ancestor was a metalworker named David or a variation thereof.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Smythdavys is listed. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the late 14th century in northern England. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, including Smythedavys, Smythedavis, and Smithdavis.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls for Staffordshire in 1524, where a William Smythedavys is mentioned. This indicates that the surname had spread to other regions of England by that time.

One notable figure in history bearing the name SMITHDAVIS was John Smithdavis (1630-1695), an English merchant and Member of Parliament for Andover in the late 17th century. He was involved in the Virginia Company and the early colonization efforts in North America.

Another SMITHDAVIS of note was Robert Smithdavis (1745-1822), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of Admiral and was awarded several honors for his distinguished service.

In the 19th century, the SMITHDAVIS surname can be found in various records, including the census of 1841, where a family by that name is listed as residing in the village of Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire. This suggests that the name had maintained a presence in the region for several centuries.

One prominent figure from this era was William SMITHDAVIS (1829-1902), an English author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to agriculture and rural life. His works, such as "The Farmer's Handbook" and "The Rural Almanac," were widely read and influential in their time.

Another notable SMITHDAVIS was Mary SMITHDAVIS (1870-1945), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the movement for female suffrage in the early 20th century.

These examples illustrate the long and diverse history of the SMITHDAVIS surname, which has been present in England for centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from merchants and naval officers to authors and activists.

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

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

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 Smith-Davis 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.

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 Smith-Davis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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