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

Payoute, 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 Payoute surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Payoute in America

Payoute is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Payoute surname appeared 104 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 Payoute.

The history of the last name Payoute

The surname Payoute originates from France, and its earliest recorded instances date back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "paiute," which means "payer" or "one who pays." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to tax collectors or those involved in financial transactions.

One of the earliest known references to the Payoute name can be found in the archives of the city of Bordeaux, where a merchant named Jacques Payoute is mentioned in a document dated 1573. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the Normandy region, particularly in the village of Payoute-sur-Orne, which likely took its name from an early family bearing the surname. A notable figure from this period is Pierre Payoute (1621-1698), a prominent landowner and vintner whose vineyards were renowned for their quality.

As the Payoute family expanded and migrated to other parts of France, variations in spelling emerged, including Payotte, Paiotte, and Payaut. One such variation, Payette, became particularly common in the Quebec region of Canada, where many French settlers established roots during the colonial era.

A significant figure in the history of the Payoute name is Jean-Baptiste Payoute (1756-1832), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 and was later awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his bravery.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence in the literary world with the writer and poet Émile Payoute (1823-1879), whose works explored themes of nature and rural life in France. Another notable figure from this era is Marie-Louise Payoute (1847-1918), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Paris.

As the Payoute family continued to spread across Europe and beyond, the name became associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Payoute

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

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 Payoute 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.

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 Payoute was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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