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Where did the Scottish Pagan family come from? What is the Scottish Pagan family crest and coat of arms? When did the Pagan family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Pagan family history?

Pagan is one of the names derived from the families of the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland. It is derived from the personal name Payne. Pagan is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Although this interpretation of the etymology of the surname Pagan is uncertain, it is generally accepted at the present time.

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Spelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Pagan has been spelled Pagan, Paganell, Paganel, Pagnell and others.

First found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pagan research. Another 335 words(24 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1265, and 1821 are included under the topic Early Pagan History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Pagan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Pagan arrived in North America very early:

Pagan Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • James Pagan, who came to Virginia in 1688

Pagan Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • John James Pagan, who arrived in Virginia in 1709
  • Robert Pagan, who arrived in Maine in 1748
  • William Pagan, who came to New York in 1766
  • Janet Pagan, who arrived in New York sometime between 1783 and 1843

Pagan Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • William Pagan, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1831
  • S Pagan, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1850
  • L Pagan, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1850
  • Ramon Pagan, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1860

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  • José Antonio Pagán (b. 1935), former Major League Baseball player from Puerto Rico
  • Ralfi Pagan (1947-1978), Bronx, New York based 'Latin soul ' and salsa singer
  • Antonio Pagán (1958-2009), American politician, who held roles in the municipal government of New York City
  • Isabel Pagan (1740-1821), Scottish poet of the Romantic Era
  • Angel Anthony Pagán (b. 1981), Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player
  • Sir John Pagan (1914-1986), Australian, military officer and Company Chairman, who received the MBE in 1945 and was promoted to Brigadier in 1958
  • Denis Pagan (b. 1947), former Australian rules football coach and player in the VFL/AFL
  • Robert Pagan (1750-1821), Scottish-born merchant, judge and political figure in New Brunswick
  • William Pagan (1744-1819), Scottish-born merchant and political figure in New Brunswick
  • Adrian Pagan (b. 1947), Australian economist and Professor of Economics


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The Pagan Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Pagan Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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