About Payette
The surname Payette is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "paie" meaning "payment" or "salary." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a paymaster or received regular payment for their services. The name Payette signifies a person associated with financial matters or someone who was responsible for distributing wages or salaries.
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The surname Payette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Payette 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 Payette in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Payette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.