Tutki henkilöitä nimeltä Katarina Staffansdotter

The last name Staffansdotter is of Swedish origin, derived from the patronymic naming tradition common in Scandinavia, where surnames are often formed by combining a father's name with the suffix "-dotter," meaning "daughter of." In this case, "Staffan" is a given name that has roots in the Greek name "Stephanos," meaning "crown" or "garland," which was popularized in Sweden and other Nordic countries. The name Staffansdotter would have originally indicated a female descendant of someone named Staffan, reflecting the familial lineage and social structure of the time. Variations of the name can be found in different forms, such as Staffansdóttir in Icelandic contexts, where the suffix changes to "-dóttir" for daughters, and similar patronymic forms in other Scandinavian countries. The use of such surnames highlights the importance of ancestry and familial connections in Nordic cultures, and while the name may not be as common today, it remains a testament to the historical practices of naming and identity in Sweden.