The last name Paterson is of Scottish origin and is a patronymic surname, meaning “son of Patrick.” The name Patrick comes from the Latin Patricius, meaning “nobleman” or “of noble birth.” Meaning Paterson = “Son of Patrick” \t•\tPatrick → from Latin Patricius → “noble,” “of the patrician class” Cultural/Etymological Rating Heritage: Scottish Highlands and Lowlands Vibe: Noble, strong, traditional Commonness: Fairly common in Scotland and parts of the English-speaking world #lastnames #usernames