dottir + son

The last name of an Icelander is not what we consider a “family” name. They don’t have the same last name as their father [and mother]. Instead, it is their father’s first name with “son” or “dottir” added to the end. For example my name would be Alicia Williamdottir. Interesting, huh? Kind of weird to not have the same name as your family - although “weird” is all relative anyway.