Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English, Scottish Pronounced Pron. PAT-ər-sən(English) [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of PATRICK". Related NamesDetails VariantsPaddon, Parish, Paterson, Patrick, Patrickson, Patton(English) Paterson, Patton(Scottish) Other Languages & CulturesFitzpatrick(Irish) Patriksson(Swedish) Categories actors, actresses, athletes, authors, patronymics, scientists, word names Entry updated November 20, 2020