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Origin of joy Total Records: 2  Origin of joy, Meaning of joy Origin: Joyce is my mothers maiden name the family originated from Galway on the west coast of Ireland in the 1800's and came to Newcastle Upon Tyne in England. Surnames: Joyce Submitted by: Mavis Palmer Origin of joy, Meaning of joy Origin: Joyce means lord, and was first found in Galway, Ireland in the 12th cent. The first person to have this surname was a Thomas De Jorse, who came from wales. he was of Norman ancestry. Joyce is also found in England of none Irish origin. The name is also found in Scotland. varients are Joyce, Joice, Josse, Jose, Joise,joyse, and others Surnames: Joyce Submitted by: Timothy Joyce 11/22/2008 7:07 PM Page 1 of 1

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