Davis

The Noble Tribe of Davis represented here by Lord Timothy and Lady Nancy, Barony of Sekan and Seneschals. The Davis surname has been found in Ireland in various 16th century records, in various parts of the country. Generally, the name and its bearers came from Britain: some may have come with the 12th century Norman invasions, most came much later in the 17th century Plantation of Ulster, when the British crown offered an opportunity for settlers to obtain land in exchange for pledging to remain protestant. It is derived from the personal name David, which means "darling" or "friend."