About Payea
The surname Payea is of French origin and is derived from the word "paille," meaning "straw" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near straw, such as a thatcher or a farmer. The name Payea may also have been given to individuals who had a straw-colored or blond hair. Over time, the surname Payea has evolved and spread to different regions, particularly in North America, where French settlers and immigrants carried the name with them.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Payea based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Payea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Payea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.