Davids History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Irish Davids surname is derived from the Irish Gaelic Patronymic name "Mac Daibheid," which means son of David. Early Origins of the Davids familyThe surname Davids was first found in on the Inishowen peninsula, in County Donegal, where a sept of this name claim David O'Doherty (d. 1208,) a chief of Cenel Eoghain, as their ancestor. Early History of the Davids familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Davids research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Davids History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Davids Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Davids family name. Variations found include MacDaid, MacDavid, McDavid, Dade, MacDade, Devitt, MacDevitt, MacDavitt and many more. Early Notables of the Davids familyMore information is included under the topic Early Davids Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Davids RankingIn South Africa, the name Davids is the 87th most popular surname with an estimated 53,829 people with that name. 1
During the 19th century thousands of impoverished Irish families made the long journey to British North America and the United States. These people were leaving a land that had become beset with poverty, lack of opportunity, and hunger. In North America, they hoped to find land, work, and political and religious freedoms. Although the majority of the immigrants that survived the long sea passage did make these discoveries, it was not without much perseverance and hard work: by the mid-19th century land suitable for agriculture was short supply, especially in British North America, in the east; the work available was generally low paying and physically taxing construction or factory work; and the English stereotypes concerning the Irish, although less frequent and vehement, were, nevertheless, present in the land of freedom, liberty, and equality for all men. The largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. Research into passenger and immigration lists has brought forth evidence of the early members of the Davids family in North America: Davids Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Davids Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Davids Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Davids Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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