About Paterson
The surname Paterson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the given name Patrick, which itself comes from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "noble" or "patrician." The name Paterson signifies "son of Patrick" and is a patronymic surname commonly used to denote descent from someone named Patrick.
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The surname Paterson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paterson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Paterson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paterson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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