About Payson
The surname Payson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pæga" combined with the word "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Payson can be interpreted as "Pæga's settlement" or "the enclosure belonging to Pæga."
The surname Payson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Payson 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 Payson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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