Polynice Family History
Polynice Surname Meaning
French and Haitian: from the French personal name Polynice Latin Polynices from Greek Polyneikēs composed of the elements polys ‘a lot of’ and neikos ‘quarrel strife’ borne in Greek mythology by the son of Oedipus and Jocasta.
This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
