Tutki henkilöitä nimeltä Elisabet Isaksdotter

The last name Isaksdotter is of Scandinavian origin, specifically rooted in Sweden and Norway, where it is derived from the patronymic naming tradition. The name literally means "daughter of Isak," with "Isak" being the Scandinavian form of the biblical name Isaac, which means "laughter" in Hebrew. This surname reflects a common practice in these regions where surnames were formed by combining a father's name with a suffix indicating lineage, in this case, "-dotter" denoting "daughter." Historically, individuals bearing this surname may have been associated with familial ties to a male ancestor named Isak, and it often indicated social status or lineage within the community. Variations of the name can be found in different cultures, such as Isaksdóttir in Icelandic contexts, where the suffix changes to "-dóttir" to denote "daughter." Other variations may include Isaksson or Isakson, which are patronymic forms indicating "son of Isak." The name Isaksdotter, while less common today, remains a testament to the rich tradition of naming conventions in Scandinavian cultures.