DAVIDSON FAMILY CREST

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The surname "Davidson" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name "David," which means "beloved" or "friend" in Hebrew. The name "David" gained popularity in Scotland due to the biblical figure King David, who was revered as a heroic and wise king. The surname "Davidson" is a patronymic surname, meaning it is formed by adding the suffix "-son" to the personal name "David." This suffix indicates "son of" in many Scottish and Scandinavian surnames. Therefore, "Davidson" literally means "son of David."

In Scotland, the use of patronymic surnames became common in the 12th and 13th centuries. It served as a way to differentiate individuals within a community and to establish family lineage. The surname "Davidson" indicates that the bearer is a descendant of someone named David.Over time, the surname "Davidson" spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries, particularly those with Scottish heritage or migration from Scotland. Today there are more than 105,000 people with the last name Davidson living in the United States.