concept   surnames
culture   Norway
statement   In Norway, surnames are often derived from the father's first name with -son or -dottir suffix.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name inheritance Norway Family name historically derived from patronymic or matronymic origins, and in modern times, can also be inherited from the mother. 1
2 surnames Norway In these countries, surnames are often derived from the father's first name and contain the suffix -son or -dottir, meaning 'son of' or 'daughter of'. 1
3 use of first names Denmark Generally informal and common, even in professional settings 1