Pagant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pagant

What does the name Pagant mean?

The Pagant family history stretches back to the clans of the Dalriadan kingdom on the sea-swept Hebrides islands and mountainous western coast of Scotland. The name Pagant is derived from the personal name Payne. Pagant is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Although this interpretation of the etymology of the surname Pagant is uncertain, it is generally accepted at the present time.

Early Origins of the Pagant family

The surname Pagant 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 Pagant family

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

Early Notables of the Pagant family

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Migration of the Pagant family

Settlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Pagant were among those contributors: James Pagan, who came to Virginia in 1688; Robert Pagan, who arrived in Maine in 1748; Thomas Pagan, who arrived in St. John, N.B. in 1800; William Pagan, who came to New York in 1766.