Patterson

Patterson Meaning & Origin

About Patterson
The name "Patterson" is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the given name "Patrick," which itself comes from the Latin name "Patricius," meaning "noble" or "patrician." As a surname, Patterson signifies a descendant or son of Patrick, and it is commonly found in English-speaking countries. The name carries connotations of nobility, honor, and a proud lineage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Patterson are male.

Patterson Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRSN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0306205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 T ER0 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpætərsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Patterson in Braille

Here's how to represent Patterson in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Patterson in braille

How to Spell the Name Patterson in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Patterson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Patterson in sign language

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