Paynes

Paynes Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Paynes: 331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/paynes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paynes in Braille

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

The name Paynes in braille

How to sign the name Paynes using Sign Language

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.

The name Paynes in sign language

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