Davison Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Davison Name Meaning: This is a patronymic name from 'Davidson' meaning 'son of David'.

The name 'David' from 'Hebrew' meaning 'Beloved'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Davison Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Davison family

Profession Census Frequency
Coal Miner Hewer 152
Living On Own Means 132
General Labourer 99
Dress Maker 78
Scholar 73
General Servant Domestic 72
Farmer 62
Domestic Servant 44
Coal Miner C Hewer 43
Coal Miner 35
Cook Domestic 34
Housemaid Domestic 33
Coal Hewer 33
Draper Assistant 32
Dressmaker 31
Agricultural Labourer 30
House Painter 26
Tailor 26
Engine Fitter 24
Laundress Wash 22
Servant Domestic 22
Railway Clerk 22
Grocer Assistant 21
House Keeper Domestic 21
Fisherman 21

Davison Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Davison 100% 80,305
2 Davson 86% 1,007
3 Davisson 88% 738
4 Daveson 86% 554
5 Deveson 71% 507
6 Devison 86% 474
7 Davieson 88% 283

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The surname Davison is the most popular version of all its varients

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