About Payton
The surname Payton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Pæga, meaning "peahen" or "young servant." It was a nickname given to someone who was considered to be meek or timid. Over time, the name evolved into Payton and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Payton can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The surname Payton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Payton 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 Payton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Payton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Payton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.