Definition of "Paterson"

A surname originating as a patronymic.  examples

A city, the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.  examples

An unincorporated community in Benton County, Washington, United States.  examples

A town in New South Wales, Australia.  examples

A settlement in Eastern Cape province, South Africa.  examples

An electoral division in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia  examples