Etymology and History of the Surname

JOYCE

Derivation:
From the Breton personal name Iodoc, a diminutive of iudh ‘lord’.

History:
The name was introduced by the Normans in the form of 'Josse'.'Iodoc' was the name of a Breton prince and saint,who's fame helped spread the name through Europe.

Linked Surnames:
Joice,Joy,Joycey,Joyceanne,Joycelyn,Joycelynn,Joyse,Joyous.