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Patterson or Paterson is usually associated with Scotland. However since it means son of Patrick a popular name in Scotland Ireland and England in medieval times it can be found in all three places. It's spread to Ireland was mainly however from the Lowlands of Scotland into Ulster and outwards from there.

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