Davidson

Patronymic

Meaning

The son of David, a biblical name meaning 'beloved.'

Etymology

Formed from the personal name David with the patronymic suffix '-son,' indicating descent from an ancestor named David. The surname became widespread throughout Scotland as patronymic naming conventions became established.

About the Davidson Surname

Davidson is a common Scottish patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named David. The name reflects the Scottish tradition of identifying people through their paternal lineage.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 140,000 bearers in the United States #322 most common surname
Rare Common

Found throughout Scotland with particular concentrations in the northeast and Highlands, and significant diaspora in North America.

Davidson Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer
More

People with the Davidson Surname

E.C. Davidson

Secretary of the International Association of Machinists; Mayor of Alexandria, Va.

Gaylord Davidson

H. Trubee Davidson

H.P. Davidson

Howard P. Davidson

Maj.

J.h. Davidson

HONORABLE

J.O. Davidson

Governor

Jo. Davidson

Honorable

Richard Peter Davidson

Robert H.M. Davidson

T. Davidson

William Davidson

M.