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In Denmark can children last name different than their father?

Tom Doody
Tom Doody ✭
August 9, 2021 in General Questions

In the 1800's in Denmark is it common to give children a last name that is different than the last name of their birth father?

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  • Áine Ní Donnghaile
    Áine Ní Donnghaile ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 9, 2021 Answer ✓

    @Tom Doody

    The short answer is yes. You may find this article about the use of patronymics helpful. https://www.sa.dk/en/genealogy/danish-names/

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  • Tom Doody
    Tom Doody ✭
    August 10, 2021

    Thank you so much for your prompt and thorough response!! The above link about patronymics took the mystery out of why Denmark surnames were so difficult to understand in the early to mis 1800's.

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  • Áine Ní Donnghaile
    Áine Ní Donnghaile ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 10, 2021

    Happy to help @Tom Doody

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