Paterson

Type Surname (from given name)

Usage English, Scottish

Pronounced Pron. /ˈpæt.əɹ.sən/(American English) /ˈpæt.ə.sən/(British English) [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Patrick".

Related Names

RootPate (given name)

VariantsPaddon, Paden, Parish, Patrick, Patrickson, Patterson, Patton(English) Patterson, Patton(Scottish)

Other Languages & CulturesFitzpatrick(Irish) Patriksson(Swedish)

Categories

American founding fathers, Bob Dylan songs, colleges or universities, ends in -son, isograms

Entry updated December 1, 2024