Discover people named Kerstin Siggesdotter

The last name Siggesdotter is of Scandinavian origin, specifically rooted in Sweden, and is a patronymic surname meaning "daughter of Sigge." The name Sigge itself is derived from the Old Norse name Siggi, which is a diminutive of Sigvard, meaning "victory" or "protection." Historically, patronymic surnames were commonly used in Nordic countries, where children were often named after their fathers, indicating lineage and familial ties. As such, Siggesdotter would have originally been used to denote a female descendant of a man named Sigge. Variations of the surname can be found in different forms across Scandinavian countries, such as Siggesdatter in Norway and Siggesdottir in Iceland, reflecting the linguistic differences and naming conventions in these regions. The use of patronymics has largely faded in modern times, but names like Siggesdotter remain as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical practices of naming in Scandinavia.