Pattison

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Patt, a diminutive of Patrick.

Etymology

Pattison is a patronymic surname formed from Patt (a diminutive of Patrick) with the suffix -son, meaning 'son of.' This formation is typical of English and Scottish surnames from the medieval period onward.

About the Pattison Surname

Pattison is a well-established patronymic surname with strong roots in Scotland and northern England. The name has spread to North America through migration and remains moderately common.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland, England, and North America.

Pattison Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Iain Pattison (Scottish politician) Robert Pattinson (actor though spelled differently)

People with the Pattison Surname

H.H. Pattison

Colonel