Pagans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pagans

What does the name Pagans mean?

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

Early Origins of the Pagans family

The surname Pagans was 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.

Early History of the Pagans family

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Pagans Spelling Variations

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 Pagans has been spelled Pagan, Paganell, Paganel, Pagnell and others.

Early Notables of the Pagans family

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Pagans migration to the United States +

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 Pagans arrived in North America very early:

Pagans Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andy Pagans, aged 10, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1
Peter Pagans, aged 11, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)