About Foy
The surname Foy is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old French word "foi," meaning "faith" or "loyalty." As a surname, Foy likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their trustworthiness or religious devotion. It may also have been a name given to someone who lived near a place named Foy or had some association with it. Overall, the surname Foy signifies faithfulness and loyalty.
The surname Foy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foy 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 Foy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Foy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.