patronym
/ˈpætrənɪm/
noun
- A name derived from the name of a father or male ancestor, often by adding a suffix or prefix.
- Many Russian last names are patronyms, such as 'Petrov' meaning 'son of Peter.'
- The surname 'Johnson' is a common English patronym meaning 'son of John.'
- In Icelandic culture, a patronym like 'Eriksson' means 'son of Erik.'