Joyce Thrash
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Joyce Thrash 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 Thrash: Ben Thrash (1897–1966), American diver Dox Thrash (1893–1965), American artist Jamari Thrash (born 2000), American football player James Thrash (born 1975), American football player Jesse Thrash (1880–1942), American football player Maggie Thrash, American writer Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (born 1951), American judge Tom Thrash, American college football player William G. Thrash (1916–2011), United States Marine Corps general 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: Thrash
English
Ben Thrash (1897–1966), American diver Dox Thrash (1893–1965), American artist Jamari Thrash (born 2000), American football player James Thrash (born 1975), American football player Jesse Thrash (1880–1942), American football player Maggie Thrash, American writer Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (born 1951), American judge Tom Thrash, American college football player William G. Thrash (1916–2011), United States Marine Corps general
Geographic Distribution
The first name Joyce is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Joyce by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Joyce Thrash
- Joyce Banda (activist, 1950)
- Joyce Carol Oates (autobiographer, 1938)
- Jane Seymour (film actor, 1951)
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 Thrash:
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
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 Thrash?
- The surname Thrash originates from English. Ben Thrash (1897–1966), American diver Dox Thrash (1893–1965), American artist Jamari Thrash (born 2000), American football player James Thrash (born 1975), American football player Jesse Thrash (1880–1942), American football player Maggie Thrash, American writer Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (born 1951), American judge Tom Thrash, American college football player William G. Thrash (1916–2011), United States Marine Corps general
- What are the origins of the name Joyce Thrash?
- The name Joyce Thrash combines two different traditions: the first name Joyce has Latin roots, while the surname Thrash originates from English.