Payton Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Payton last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Payton last name
Meaning of the Payton last name: from Peyton, Pæga's farm. Payton is an English surname, a form of Peyton, for a family from Peyton in Suffolk, named after a settler called Pæga. The last name is now more common in the American South. Curiously, Payton is now also a popular first name in the United States, for boys and girls alike.
Arms associated with the Payton name
Coats of arms associated with the Payton last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Payton name FAQ
What does the Payton name mean?
From Peyton, Pæga's farm. Common variants include Peyton, Paton.
Where does the Payton surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Payton coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Payton coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).