Þorgeirsdóttir

Þorgeirsdóttir is an Icelandic patronymic surname. In Iceland, surnames are often patronymic, meaning they are derived from the father's given name. Þorgeirsdóttir literally translates to "daughter of Þorgeir." This naming convention is a common practice in Iceland and other Nordic countries.

Individuals with the surname Þorgeirsdóttir would have a father named Þorgeir. For example, if a man named Jón has a daughter, her surname would be Jónsdóttir. If his neighbor, named Þorgeir, has a daughter, her surname would be Þorgeirsdóttir. This system allows for a clear indication of paternal lineage. Unlike fixed surnames common in many Western countries, Icelandic patronymics change with each generation. While some Icelandic families have adopted hereditary surnames, the patronymic system remains prevalent. Therefore, Þorgeirsdóttir indicates a female individual whose father's name was Þorgeir. The prevalence of this surname is tied to the popularity of the given name Þorgeir within Iceland.