Paytes

Paytes Meaning & Origin

About Paytes
The surname Paytes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "payte," meaning "a small piece or fragment." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a slight build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Paytes: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paytes 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 Paytes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/paytes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paytes in Braille

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

The name Paytes in braille

How to sign the name Paytes using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Paytes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Paytes in sign language

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