Joya
Joya Meaning & Origin
About Joya
The surname Joya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "joya," meaning "jewel" or "gem." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered precious or valuable, or it could have been an occupational name for a jeweler or someone involved in the jewelry trade. The surname Joya is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Joya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Joya: 2,821
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 11204
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.96
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Joya 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 Joya is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Joya in Braille
Here's how to represent Joya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Joya using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Joya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
