TheNameDBNoyes
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Old English personal name Noe or Noy, possibly related to 'noy' meaning annoy or vex.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Old English personal name Noe or Noy, with the -s or -es ending indicating a patronymic or possessive form. The original personal name origin is uncertain but may relate to Old English elements.
About the Noyes Surname
An English patronymic surname derived from a medieval personal name. The name is particularly associated with New England colonial families.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and New England, with concentrations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Notable Bearers
Nicholas Noyes (Puritan minister), Alfred Noyes (poet)