Þóroddsdóttir

Þóroddsdóttir is a common Icelandic patronymic surname, meaning "daughter of Þóroddur." In Icelandic naming conventions, the suffix "-sdóttir" indicates a female child and is derived from the father's given name. Therefore, any woman with the surname Þóroddsdóttir has a father named Þóroddur. This patronymic system is traditional and widely used in Iceland, though modern Icelandic law also permits the use of family names.

Individuals bearing the surname Þóroddsdóttir can be found throughout Iceland and in the Icelandic diaspora. Genealogists and historians often encounter this name when researching Icelandic family histories. The prevalence of the given name Þóroddur throughout Icelandic history contributes to the frequency of the patronymic Þóroddsdóttir. Like all patronymics, the surname changes with each generation, as daughters of Þóroddsdóttir would be named after their own fathers. This dynamic aspect is a key characteristic of the Icelandic naming system.