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Boyce Family History

Boyce Genealogy & Family Tree

Boyce is a Scottish name from Buckinghamshire, Scotland, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Old French bois which means "tree" and referred to someone who lived near such a prominent feature. The earliest known ancestor--Nicholas del Bois--was recorded in 1201. Roots for this name can also be found in England.

Other spellings include "Boyes," "Boise," "Bois," "Boice," and "Boze." Notable people with the surname include Canadian hockey player Darryl Boyce (Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, JYP Jyvaskyla), English footballer Emmerson Boyce (Wigan Athletic, Aylesbury Athletic, Luton Town), and American actor Cameron Boyce (Mirrors, Eagle Eye, Jessie). The first Boyce to come to America was Chyna Boyce in Virginia in 1617.

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