Find out how popular the last name Pajon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pajon.

Pajon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pajon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pajon in America

Pajon is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pajon surname appeared 184 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pajon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pajon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pajon

The surname Pajon has its origins in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "paiun," which means "pagan" or "heathen." This name may have been given to families who converted to Christianity from pagan beliefs during the spread of the religion in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pajon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documents landowners in England after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Pagen" in this historical record, likely an early spelling variation.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillaume Pajon (c. 1200-1270) was a French theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the doctrine of grace and free will. His works influenced the theological debates of his time.

During the 16th century, the Pajon surname gained prominence in the region of Normandy, France. The village of Pajon, located near the town of Vire, may have contributed to the widespread use of the name in the area.

Another notable individual with the surname Pajon was Claude Pajon (1626-1685), a French Protestant theologian and philosopher. He was a prominent figure in the Reformed Church and authored several works on theology and biblical interpretation.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Pajon (1720-1790) was a French architect and urban planner. He is known for his contributions to the design and development of the city of Rennes, where he served as the city's architect.

The Pajon surname has also been documented in other parts of Europe, such as Spain and Italy, likely due to migrations and intermarriages between families over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pajon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pajon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pajon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pajon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pajon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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