Paterson Paterson Name Origin
/PA-ter-son/-
British (White) 50%
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American (White) 30%
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Canadian (White) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Paterson
- Last Name: Paterson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname Paterson is of Scottish origin, derived from the given name Patrick, meaning 'son of Patrick'. It is common in Scotland and has spread to English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Paterson each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).