Royce

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Roy or derived from a royal person.

Etymology

Derived from the given name Roy combined with the patronymic suffix -ce or -s, indicating descent from someone named Roy. Roy itself comes from Old French 'roi' meaning king.

About the Royce Surname

An English patronymic surname derived from the given name Roy. It remains moderately common in English-speaking regions.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, particularly North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Royce Surname

K.P. Royce