Goy History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Goy is one of the many names that was brought to France in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from "Gouy," the name of a village located on the Seine River in Upper Normandy, and was most likely first borne in England by Norman settlers who hailed from this region. Early Origins of the Goy familyThe surname Goy was first found in the South of England, where the family was granted lands for having served William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. The earliest known bearer of the name was Robert le Goiz, who was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls in 1201. Early History of the Goy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goy research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1201, 1221, 1249 and 1327 are included under the topic Early Goy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Goy Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Goy, Goys, Goyse,Goyler and others. Early Notables of the Goy familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
Goy RankingIn France, the name Goy is the 3,614th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Goy Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Goy Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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