Patterson

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English, Scottish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpæt.əɹ.sən/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Patrick".

Related Names

VariantsPaddon, Paden, Parish, Paterson, Patrick, Patrickson, Patton(English) Paterson, Patton(Scottish)
Other Languages & CulturesFitzpatrick(Irish) Patriksson(Swedish)

Categories

American sprinters, authors, boxers, cornetists, ends in -son, Family Affair characters, Grease, keyboardists, patronymics, scientists, skiffle, trumpeters, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, word names
Entry updated November 20, 2020