Last Name Roys

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The meaning and origin of the last name Roys

The surname Roys has Scandinavian origin, being a variation of another common surname in this region, such as Roy, Royson or Royston. Its etymology is related to the ancient Norse "Rói", meaning "calm" or "pacific", and may be a reference to a personality characteristic of some family ancestor. The use of surnames in Scandinavia began around the 10th century, when people began to use a personal name followed by a surname that usually referred to some physical characteristic, profession, place of origin or personal qualities. Thus, the surname Roys may have been adopted from some of these features or simply as a way to identify a specific lineage.

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