Voy

The surname "Voy" is of Old French origin, derived from the word "voie" meaning road or path. It is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name could have been used to denote someone who lived near a road or a path, or who worked as a guide or road builder.

The Voy surname is relatively rare and appears to be more prevalent in certain regions of England. It is possible that various branches of the Voy family have different origins, with some possibly descending from French immigrants.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Voy have made contributions in various fields, though the name is not widely recognised in historical records. The Voy family name, like many surnames, has likely evolved over time through different spellings and pronunciations.

Further research into local archives and genealogical records may provide more insight into the history and distribution of the Voy surname in Britain.

There are approximately 106 people named Voy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Voy.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Alistair
  • Clive
  • David
  • Gary
  • Julian
  • Magnus
  • Martin
  • Peter
  • Rory
  • Simon

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Caroline
  • Ellen
  • Jane
  • Kirsty
  • Lilian
  • Lorna
  • Louise
  • Marion
  • Nicola

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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