Gender: Male
Rees David was an 18th-century Welsh schoolmaster, and early Arminian Baptist. Very little is really known about him. One of his schools was in or near Newcastle Emlyn, but when, in 1729 he adopted Arminian views, he moved his school to Hengoed, Glamorganshire. Later(about 1730), however he unfortunately became upset with doctrinal disputes at Hengoed, David refused to compromise, and turning his back both on Hengoed and on the Baptist denomination, instead made his living as an inn-keeper in Brecknock.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 27, 2024
On the name Rees David, Rees means Ardent, Fiery. David means Beloved One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel.
The name Rees David is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rees is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 34 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Rees is recorded 500 times globally, ranking it as the 57,409th most common name worldwide.
Rees is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 203 occurrences, making it the 3,615th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Rees is found among 1 in every 2701 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #3,615 | 1 : 2,701 |
| United States of America | #17,894 | 1 : 19,453 |
| South Africa | #23,896 | 1 : 65,136 |
| Saudi Arabia | #51,023 | 1 : 90,381 |
| Netherlands | #12,560 | 1 : 16,496 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rees from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Rees David was an 18th-century Welsh schoolmaster, and early Arminian Baptist. Very little is really known about him. One of his schools was in or near Newcastle Emlyn, but when, in 1729 he adopted Arminian views, he moved his school to Hengoed, Glamorganshire. Later(about 1730), however he unfortunately became upset with doctrinal disputes at Hengoed, David refused to compromise, and turning his back both on Hengoed and on the Baptist denomination, instead made his living as an inn-keeper in Brecknock.
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