Son of peace; or from the town of Paissy
A modern variant of the English surname Payson, which likely derives from the medieval name Pace, a vernacular form of Paschal. It may also function as a locational name referring to the village of Paissy in France. In contemporary usage, it is often chosen for its phonetic similarity to popular names like Peyton or Mason.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
