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This is a category page.
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It lists all of the pages in category "Patronymic surnames" as well as all subcategories of category "Patronymic surnames" if any exist.
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{{contrast|Matronymic surnames}}
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This category is for [[surnames]] that are derived from [[patronyms]]. For example, the modern [[English language|English]] ''[[Johnson (surname)|Johnson]]'' is derived from a patronym, and no longer is used to show the name of the bearer's father. True patronyms, like the [[Icelandic language|Icelandic]] ''[[Jónsson]]'', should not be included in this category.
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The main article for this category is Patronymic surname.
Not to be confused with Category:Masculine surnames.
This category is often contrasted with Matronymic surnames.

This category is for surnames that are derived from patronyms. For example, the modern English Johnson is derived from a patronym, and no longer is used to show the name of the bearer's father. True patronyms, like the Icelandic Jónsson, should not be included in this category.

Pages in category "Patronymic surnames"

The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.

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