Explore the Family Name Payant
The meaning of Payant
French variant of Payan and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. History: Most, if not all, of the American bearers of the surname Payant are descendants of Jacques Payan dit Saintonge from France (see Payan). Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Romain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Payant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Payant has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 73,911, reflecting an 11.52% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 279 to 262, a decline of 6.09%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #73,911 | -11.52% |
| Count | 279 | 262 | -6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Payant
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Payant surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 90.68% in 2000 to 92.37% in 2010. There was no identifiable Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation for both years. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly by 43.31%, from 5.38% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. There was a new emergence of people identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic in 2010, both at 1.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 92.37% | 1.86% |
| Black | 5.38% | 3.05% | -43.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |