Payan

Payan Meaning & Origin

About Payan
The surname Payan is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "paien," meaning "pagan" or "heathen." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was not Christian or as a derogatory term for someone who was considered irreligious. Over time, the surname Payan became hereditary and was passed down through generations, losing its original derogatory connotation. Today, individuals with the surname Payan can be found worldwide, particularly in regions with French influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Payan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Payan: 6,443
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Payan 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 Payan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/peɪən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Payan in Braille

Here's how to represent Payan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Payan in braille

How to sign the name Payan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Payan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Payan in sign language

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