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'''A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father.'''<br> | '''A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father.''' | ||
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The use of patronymic names was prevalent in the '''Schleswig-Holstein''' and '''Ostfriesland''' areas in northern Germany. Patronymic names changed with each generation. For example, Hans Petersen was a son of a man named Peter. If Hans had a son Jens, the son was known as Jens Hansen (son of Hans). A daughter Maria might be either Maria Hansen or Maria Hansdotter.<br> | The use of patronymic names was prevalent in the '''Schleswig-Holstein''' and '''Ostfriesland''' areas in northern Germany. Patronymic names changed with each generation. For example, Hans Petersen was a son of a man named Peter. If Hans had a son Jens, the son was known as Jens Hansen (son of Hans). A daughter Maria might be either Maria Hansen or Maria Hansdotter.<br> | ||