About Pay
The surname Pay is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "paye," meaning "peacock." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a fanciful or proud nature, or perhaps someone who had a connection to peacocks in some way. The surname Pay is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern counties of England.
The surname Pay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.