Cognomen Paoun (Паун 
, Paoun 
) , all around the world, is a rare last name. The cognomen Paoun is characteristic of Eastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, where it is quite a rare surname, Ukraine, where it is a rare surname, and Belarus, where it is a very rare surname. Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in Eastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Russia. Also, Paoun is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Паун | Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria |
| Paoun | India, Thailand |