The Patterson Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Patterson
Patterson (Paterson) is an ancient Scottish and Ulster-Scots patronymic surname meaning "son of Patrick" (derived from Latin Patricius, meaning "noble"). Associated as a sept with Clan MacLaren and Clan Farquharson, the family held influential seats in Dumfriesshire and across Ulster (Counties Antrim and Down). Members of the House of Patterson served as founders of national banks, Governors of New Jersey, and international merchants.
The symbolism of the Patterson coat of arms
Visually striking and symbolic, the Patterson coat of arms features a red shield charged with three argent / silver or white pelicans vulning themselves (pecking their breasts to feed their young with blood), set beneath an argent / silver or white embattled top section (chief embattled) bearing three red five-pointed stars (mullets). In classical heraldry, the red field symbolises courage and sacrifice, while the three silver pelicans represent self-sacrificing maternal love, devotion, charity, and unblemished honor. The silver embattled chief signifies fortress battlements and architectural defense, while the three red stars denote divine guidance and high nobility. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of red and silver feathers, symbolising noble elevation. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
William Paterson / Patterson (1658–1719): Scottish trader, banker, and co-founder of the Bank of England.
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785–1879): Famed American socialite, heiress, and wife of Jérôme Bonaparte.
William Paterson / Patterson (1745–1806): American Founding Father, Signer of the US Constitution, and 2nd Governor of New Jersey.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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