Pattons

Pattons is a surname used for multiple people and may also appear in place names or organizational titles that incorporate the name. In encyclopedic usage, Pattons may be treated as the plural form when discussing groups of individuals who share the Patton surname.

The surname Patton is of Scottish origin and historically functions as a habitational name derived from places named Patton in Scotland. It spread to other parts of the world through migration, notably to the United States, Canada, and Australia. In historical and genealogical records, bearers of the Patton name appear in a variety of occupations and social roles.

Notable bearers of the surname include George S. Patton Jr., the American general renowned for leadership during World War II. Beyond this well-known figure, there are many other individuals with the Patton surname across diverse fields such as politics, science, sports, and the arts. The term Pattons commonly appears in genealogical references and biographical discussions when referring to families bearing the name.

See also: Patton (surname) for information on the origin and distribution of the surname, and Patton (disambiguation) for other uses of the name Patton and related terms.