Ásgeirsdóttir

Ásgeirsdóttir is a common Icelandic patronymic surname, meaning "daughter of Ásgeir." In Iceland, surnames are typically formed by taking the genitive case of the father's given name and adding either "-son" for sons or "-dóttir" for daughters. This system means that siblings will have different surnames. The given name Ásgeir itself is of Old Norse origin, combining the elements "áss" (god) and "geirr" (spear).

Individuals with the surname Ásgeirsdóttir are found throughout Iceland and in the Icelandic diaspora. While not a clan name in the traditional sense, it signifies a direct lineage from a father named Ásgeir. Notable individuals bearing this surname would be identified by their given names, such as Guðrún Ásgeirsdóttir or Sigríður Ásgeirsdóttir. The prevalence of patronymic surnames in Iceland distinguishes its naming conventions from many other cultures. The Ásgeirsdóttir surname is a clear indicator of a person's paternal ancestry within this unique system.