Payne is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Latin word “paganus,” meaning “villager” or “peasant.” The name first appeared in England during the Norman Conquest and has since become widespread. Notable bearers of the surname include Liam Payne, a member of the band One Direction, and Max Payne, a fictional video game character. Payne is also used as a first name and can be found in various forms in other languages, such as the French “Pain” and the Spanish “Paino.”
