About Joey
The surname Joey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Joie," which itself is a variant of the name "Joyce." The name "Joyce" comes from the Old French word "joie," meaning "joy" or "delight." Therefore, the surname Joey is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful, lively, or brought joy to others.
The surname Joey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Joey 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 Joey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Joey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Joey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.