The Patteson Family Name

The last name Patteson is one of the recorded forms of Patterson, a Scottish family name. In origin, the name means “Son of Patrick”.

Spelling and variants

Records show Patteson as one of the forms Patterson took over time. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Other spellings include Paterson and Pattison.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Patterson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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