Joyce Mazzola

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joyce Mazzola — joyful
564K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joyce Mazzola is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Joyce is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany. The surname Mazzola: Alessandro Mazzola (footballer born 1969), Italian footballer Caterino Mazzolà, Italian poet and librettist Denia Mazzola, Italian operatic soprano Ferruccio Mazzola, Italian footballer Frank Mazzola, American film editor Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli (1500–1569), Italian painter Guerino Mazzola, Swiss mathematician Joey Mazzola, American guitarist José Altafini, Brazilian footballer who played under the name Mazzola Marissa Mazzola-McMahon, American film producer Parmigianino (1503–1540), Italian painter Rose Mazzola, American musician Sandro Mazzola, Italian footballer Valentino Mazzola, Italian f. Joyce is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 564K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joyce reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joyce

Meaning: joyful

Latin

Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.

Surname: Mazzola

Italian

Alessandro Mazzola (footballer born 1969), Italian footballer Caterino Mazzolà, Italian poet and librettist Denia Mazzola, Italian operatic soprano Ferruccio Mazzola, Italian footballer Frank Mazzola, American film editor Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli (1500–1569), Italian painter Guerino Mazzola, Swiss mathematician Joey Mazzola, American guitarist José Altafini, Brazilian footballer who played under the name Mazzola Marissa Mazzola-McMahon, American film producer Parmigianino (1503–1540), Italian painter Rose Mazzola, American musician Sandro Mazzola, Italian footballer Valentino Mazzola, Italian f.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joyce is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joyce by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joyce Mazzola

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joyce Mazzola:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joyce?
The first name Joyce originates from Latin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.
When was Joyce most popular?
The name Joyce reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mazzola?
The surname Mazzola originates from Italian. Alessandro Mazzola (footballer born 1969), Italian footballer Caterino Mazzolà, Italian poet and librettist Denia Mazzola, Italian operatic soprano Ferruccio Mazzola, Italian footballer Frank Mazzola, American film editor Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli (1500–1569), Italian painter Guerino Mazzola, Swiss mathematician Joey Mazzola, American guitarist José Altafini, Brazilian footballer who played under the name Mazzola Marissa Mazzola-McMahon, American film producer Parmigianino (1503–1540), Italian painter Rose Mazzola, American musician Sandro Mazzola, Italian footballer Valentino Mazzola, Italian f.
What are the origins of the name Joyce Mazzola?
The name Joyce Mazzola combines two different traditions: the first name Joyce has Latin roots, while the surname Mazzola originates from Italian.
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