Explore the Family Name Payn
The meaning of Payn
English (Kent): variant of Payne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Payn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Payn has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Payn was ranked as the 89,172nd most popular surname in the United States with 193 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, the rank had marginally increased to 88,685 with an overall count of 209 individuals bearing the surname Payn. This represents an 8.29% increase in the number of people with this surname over the decade and maintains a steady proportion per 100k residents.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #88,685 | 0.55% |
| Count | 193 | 209 | 8.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Payn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveal some changes among those with the surname Payn. Although primarily associated with White ethnicity at 85.49% in 2000, there was a noticeable decline by 2010, dropping to 77.51%. This indicates a change in ethnic identity among Payn households. There was also an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity accounting for 11.48% by 2010 which was not previously recorded. Contrarily, the percentage of Black ethnicity decreased from 11.92% to 9.57% over the same period. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.49% | 77.51% | -9.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 11.48% | 0% |
| Black | 11.92% | 9.57% | -19.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |