Davey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

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Aaron Davey Aaron Davey (born 10 June 1983) is a professional Australian rules football player of Indigenous Australian heritage. He played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) until he retired from the club at the ...

, Australian rules footballer (Melbourne Demons) *

Alan Davey (civil servant) Alan Davey, CBE (born 12 November 1960) is a British arts administrator, public servant, and civil servant. Biography The son of an electrician, Davey grew up in Stockton-on-Tees and attended The Grangefield Academy. He later studied at the Univ ...

, chief executive of the Arts Council England *

Alan Davey (musician) Alan Davey (born 11 September 1963 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England) is an English musician, best known as the former bassist with Hawkwind. He is the original bass player in Gunslinger which started in 1979 and is still the bass player and vocal ...

(born 1963), former bassist with Hawkwind *

Alfred Davey (New Zealand politician) Alfred James Davey (29 March 1888 – 2 October 1961) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. He was a farmer in South Canterbury and involved in many community organisations. Biography Davey was born on 29 March 1888 in Rangati ...

(1894–1982), New Zealand politician of the National Party *

Alwyn Davey Alwyn Davey, Jr. (born 15 May 1984) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club of the Australian Football League (AFL) between 2007 and 2013. Early life Davey is of Indigenous Australian descent with t ...

, Australian rules footballer (Essendon Bombers)

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* Basil Davey (1897–1959), Commandant of the Royal Military College of Science * Belinda Davey, Australian actress

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Cathy Davey Catherine "Cathy" Davey (born 1979) is an Irish singer-songwriter. She has released one extended play, "Come Over" (2004), and four albums, '' Something Ilk'' (2004), ''Tales of Silversleeve'' (2007), '' The Nameless'' (2010) and ''New Forest'' ...

(born 1979), Irish singer-songwriter *

Charles Pierce Davey Charles Pierce "Chuck" Davey (May 3, 1925 – December 4, 2002) was an American welterweight boxer and boxing commissioner for the state of Michigan. Career Davey's official record contains 42 winning bouts (including 26 knockouts), 5 losses ...

(1925–2002), American boxer and boxing commissioner *

Charlie Davey (footballer) Charlie Davey (11 May 1908 – 14 August 1991) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Recruited from the Chelsea Football Club, Davey made his debut for the Carlton Football Club The Carlton F ...

(born 1908), a former Australian rules footballer * Charlie Davey (cyclist) (1887–1964), a British racing cyclist *

Claude Davey Claude Davey (14 December 1908 – 18 February 2001) was a Wales international rugby union player who played club rugby for several teams, most notably Sale and Swansea. He was awarded 23 caps for Wales and captained his country eight times. Dave ...

(1908–2001), Wales international rugby player * Clive Davey (born 1932), English cricketer * Con Davey, Northern Irish footballer

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* Daniel Lloyd Davey (born 1973), better known as

Dani Filth Daniel Lloyd Davey (born 25 July 1973), known professionally as Dani Filth, is a British singer who is the vocalist, lyricist and founding member of the extreme metal band Cradle of Filth. He has a five-octave vocal range. Personal life Danie ...

, the lead singer of Cradle of Filth * Sir

David Penry-Davey Sir David Herbert Penry-Davey (16 May 1942 – 10 October 2015) was a judge of the High Court of England and Wales. He was educated at Hastings Grammar School and at King's College London (LLB, 1964). He was called to the Bar at Inner Temple in ...

(1942–2015), judge of the High Court of England and Wales *

Dick Davey Richard James Davey Jr. (born April 5, 1942) is a retired American college basketball coach. Davey is best known for being head men's basketball coach at Santa Clara University from 1992 to 2007. Most recently, Davey was the associate head men's ...

(born 1942), an American college basketball coach *

Ditch Davey Kristian "Ditch" Davey is an Australian actor known for his role as Evan Jones in the Seven Network's ''Blue Heelers'' from 2001 to 2006, and for playing the lead role of Julius Caesar in Netflix Season 2: Master of Rome ''Roman Empire'' in 201 ...

(born 1975), an Australian actor *

Don Davey Donald Vincent Davey (born April 8, 1968 in Scottsville, New York) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He attended Manit ...

(born 1968), a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League

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* Edith Mary Davey (1867–1953), British artist * Sir

Edward Davey Sir Edward Jonathan Davey (born 25 December 1965) is a British politician who has served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2020. He served in the Cameron–Clegg coalition as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change from 2012 ...

(born 1965), British politician *

Edward Henry Davey Edward Henry Davey (January 19, 1854 – March 10, 1911) was an architect and politician born in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He is best known, along with his brother George, as a builder of the city of St. John's after the great fire of 1892. ...

(1854–1911), architect and politician

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* Ray Davey (footballer), New Zealand footballer * Felicity Davey, Australian newsreader * Frankland Wilmot Davey (born 1940), Canadian poet and scholar *

Frederick Hamilton Davey Frederick Hamilton Davey (1868–1915) was a British amateur botanist who devoted most of his leisure time to the study of the flora of Cornwall, England. Born at Ponsanooth in the Kennall Vale, Cornwall to a large family of limited means, he le ...

(1868–1915), amateur botanist *

Frederick Davey Frederick Davey (February 22, 1847 – April 24, 1926) was an English-born political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1907 to 1916 as a Conservative. He was bo ...

(1847–1926), English-born political figure in British Columbia

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Geoffrey Davey Geoffrey Innes Davey, KCGS, CBE (27 November 1906 – 12 February 1975) was an Australian civil engineer and priest. Davey was born at Double Bay, Sydney to English-born law clerk Joseph Innes Davey and his wife, Caroline (née Hurley). He ...

(1906–1975), Australian civil engineer and priest *

Gerry Davey John Gerald Davey (September 5, 1914 – February 12, 1977) was a Canadian-born British ice hockey player who played in the English National League (ENL). He also played for the British national team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Winter O ...

(1914–1977), English ice hockey player *

Gilbert Davey Gilbert Davey (7 June 1913 – 6 April 2011) was a British writer and radio enthusiast who introduced many youngsters to the rapidly developing fields of Radio and Electronics through his articles published in ''Boy's Own Paper'', and his books, in ...

(1913–2011), British writer and radio enthusiast *

Grenville Davey Grenville Davey (28 April 1961 – 28 February 2022) was a British sculptor and winner of the 1992 Turner Prize. Davey was a visiting professor of the University of the Arts London and programme leader, MA Fine Art at the University of Eas ...

(1961–2022), English sculptor and winner of the 1992 Turner Prize

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Horace Davey, Baron Davey Horace Davey, Baron Davey, PC, FRS, FBA (30 August 183320 February 1907) was an English judge and Liberal politician. Background and education Davey was the son of Peter Davey, of Horton, Buckinghamshire and Caroline Emma Pace, and was born ...

(1833–1907), British

Lord of Appeal in Ordinary Lords of Appeal in Ordinary, commonly known as Law Lords, were judges appointed under the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 to the British House of Lords, as a committee of the House, effectively to exercise the judicial functions of the House of ...

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* Ian Davey (born 1986), British rugby union player

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* J. Charles Davey (1869–1935), American Jesuit educator *

Jack Davey (cricketer) Jack Davey (born 4 September 1944) is a former English cricketer. Davey was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm fast-medium. An opening bowler, Davey had a successful career with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club which spanned from the ...

(born 1944), English cricketer * James Davey (rugby union) (1880–1951), British rugby union player *

James Davey (rugby league) James Davey (born ) is a former English Rugby league footballer who last played as a for the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. Career He made his first team début for Wakefield in 2009's Super League XIV, coming off the bench in a ...

(born 1989), English rugby league player *

James E. Davey James Ernest Davey (1890–1960) was a Northern Irish Presbyterian minister, historian and theologian who was acquitted on charges of heresy in 1927 and elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland in 1953. Educ ...

(1890–1960), Irish Presbyterian minister, historian and theologian *

John Davey (disambiguation) John Davey may refer to: *John Davey (swimmer) (born 1964), former British Olympic swimmer *John Davey (tree surgeon) (1846–1923), considered the father of tree surgery *John Davey (Cornish speaker) (1812–1891), Cornish farmer * John Davey (cri ...

, multiple people *

Josh Davey Joshua Henry Davey (born 3 August 1990) is a Scottish cricketer, who plays for Somerset County Cricket Club having previously played for Middlesex as well as representing his country in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals ...

(born 1990), Scottish cricketer

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* Kenneth Davey, British academic * Krista Davey (born 1978), American women's soccer player * Keath Davey, (born in Ierlind 1973) C.E.O of Marino Software

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Mark Wing-Davey Mark Wing-Davey (born 30 November 1948) is a British actor and director. He portrayed Zaphod Beeblebrox in the radio and television versions of ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''. Early life and career The son of actor and actress Pete ...

(born 1948), British actor and director *

Martin L. Davey Martin Luther Davey (July 25, 1884March 31, 1946) was an American Democratic politician from Ohio. He was the 53rd governor of Ohio. Childhood Davey was born in Kent, Ohio in 1884. His father was John Davey, better known as the tree doctor a ...

(1884–1946), American politician *

Mike Davey (baseball) Michael Gerard Davey (born June 2, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player, a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Atlanta Braves. Listed at and , Davey batted right-handed and t ...

(born 1952), American baseball player * Mike Davey (soccer) (born 1952), Jamaican footballer

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* Phillip Davey VC MM (1896–1953), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross * Philip Davey (cricketer) (1913–2000), English cricketer

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Ray Davey Robert Raymond Davey (10 January 1915 – 16 April 2012) was a Presbyterian minister in Northern Ireland and the founder of the Corrymeela Community. Biography He was educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Queen's University Belf ...

(1915–2012), Northern Ireland Presbyterian minister * Ray Davey (footballer), New Zealand footballer * Richard Davey (disambiguation), multiple people *

Robert C. Davey Robert Charles Davey (October 22, 1853 – December 26, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Davey attended the public schools, and was graduated from St. Vincent's College, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, ...

(1853–1908), American politician * Robin Davey (born 1975), English musician, record producer, musical director and photographer

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Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick Seamus Liam Davey-Fitzpatrick (born December 29, 1998) is an American actor. His first film role was as Damien Thorn in the 2006 remake of the thriller ''The Omen (2006 film), The Omen''. Personal life Davey-Fitzpatrick was born in New York City, ...

(born 1998), American child actor *

Shaun Davey Shaun Davey (born 18 January 1948) is an Irish composer. Early years Shaun Davey was born in Belfast in 1948 and attended Rockport School in County Down. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in the history of Art in 1971. He then took a ...

(born 1948), Irish composer *

Simon Davey Simon Davey (born 1 October 1970 in Swansea) is a Welsh former professional footballer and football manager. He is now Head Director of a youth club in America called Southern Soccer Academy. He played for Swansea City, Carlisle United and Pr ...

(born 1970), Welsh former footballer and football manager * Spencer Davey (born 1983), English rugby union player * Steve Davey (born 1948), English footballer * Steve Joseph Davey (born 1955), Spokane Wash. Top USA ranked All American Swimmer 500 freestyle & 100 backstroke Univ of Tennessee Knoxville

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Thomas Davey (governor) Thomas Davey (1758 – 2 May 1823) was a New South Wales Marine and member of the First Fleet to New South Wales, who went on to become the second Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land. Early life Davey was born in England in 1758, the son ...

(c. 1758–1823), Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemens Land *

Thomas Davey (New Zealand politician) Thomas Henry Davey (1856 – 5 April 1934) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the electorates of City of Christchurch and Christchurch East. He is regarded as a member of the Liberal Party, but was critical of aspects of the party and i ...

(1856–1934), New Zealand politician *

Tom Davey (baseball) Thomas Joseph Davey (born September 11, 1973) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. At 6'7", Davey was a right-handed relief pitcher for three years with the Toronto Blue Jays (), Seattle Mariners (1999), and San Diego Padres (–). ...

(born 1973), American baseball player *

Trevor Davey Trevor Davey (5 July 1926 – 13 February 2012) was a Member of Parliament from Gisborne in the North Island of New Zealand who represented the Labour Party. Biography Davey was born in Didsbury, Lancashire, England, in 1926, the son of H. ...

(born 1926), New Zealand politician

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Valerie Davey Valerie Davey (born Valerie Corbett; 16 April 1940) is a former Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol West in England. Early life Born in Surrey, Davey studied theology and history at the University of Birmingham and gained a PGCE at t ...

(born 1940), British politician {{surname English-language surnames Surnames from given names