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.
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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.
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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.