Payne Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Payne name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Payne name
Payne comes from the medieval personal name Pain or Payn, from Latin paganus, which first meant "villager, rustic" and later "heathen". Despite that meaning it was a common Christian name among the Normans, and it was given to children not yet baptized. The surname is most frequent in the south of England, especially Sussex, Kent and the Home Counties.
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This overview covers the Payne name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Payne name FAQ
What does the Payne name mean?
From the personal name Pain ("villager"). Common variants include Paine, Pain, Pagan.
Where does the Payne surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Payne coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Payne crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Payne coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.