Fictional Characters from Television: 2 characters
Constance Colby (a.k.a. Patterson)   1985   The Colbys  
Jill Taylor (a.k.a. Patterson)   1991   Home Improvement  
Notable Actors and Entertainers: 2 actors
Scott Patterson   1958-  
Marnette Patterson   1980-  
Notable Athletes: 1 boxing
(boxing) Floyd Patterson   1935-2006  
Notable Musicians: 1 singer
Beth Ditto (a.k.a. Patterson)   1981-  
Notable Scientists and Inventors: 1 chemist
Clair Patterson   1922-1995  
Notable Writers: 2 authors
Jack Higgins (a.k.a. Patterson)   1929-2022  
James Patterson   1947-  
Olympic Medalists: 1 bronze, 1 gold, 1 gold/silver
(bronze) Audrey Patterson   1948   200 m  
(gold) Floyd Patterson   1952   boxing  
(gold/silver) Carly Patterson   2004   artistic gymnastics  
Other Leaders: 1 prime minister
Prime Minister P. J. Patterson   1992-2006   Jamaica  
Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers: 1 musician
Lorenzo Jerald "MC Ren" Patterson   2016   N.W.A