About Paynes
The surname Paynes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pagan," which itself was derived from the Latin word "paganus," meaning "villager" or "rustic." Over time, the name evolved to become Paynes, and it was often used as a nickname for someone who lived in a rural or countryside area. The name may also have been given to someone who exhibited characteristics associated with a rustic lifestyle.
The surname Paynes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paynes 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 Paynes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paynes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paynes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.