Patronymic

Okay kiddo, have you ever wondered how some people have last names like Johnson, Peterson or Anderson? Well, these last names are called patronymics.

A patronymic is a type of last name that comes from your father's first name. For example, if your dad's name is John, your patronymic last name could be Johnson, which means "son of John".

In some countries, especially ones in northern Europe like Iceland, patronymic last names are still very common. In fact, some people in these countries don't even have a traditional last name like Jones or Smith.

So, in simple terms, a patronymic is a last name that comes from your dad's first name. It's like a family name that connects you to your ancestors and can help you trace your family tree back many generations.