About Boyce
The surname Boyce is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "bois" or "boece," meaning "wood" or "forest." As a result, the name Boyce likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near a wood or forest. Additionally, Boyce can also be a variant spelling of the name Boyse, which is derived from the Old French word "bois," meaning "wood" or "timber." In this case, the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with wood or as a carpenter.
The surname Boyce is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boyce based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Boyce is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boyce in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boyce using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.