Hafstað

Hafstað is an Icelandic surname. Surnames in Iceland are largely patronymic or matronymic, meaning they are derived from the given name of a parent. "Hafstað" likely originates from the given name Hafstaður, though this name itself is rare. The suffix "-dóttir" is used for daughters (meaning "daughter of") and "-son" for sons (meaning "son of"). Therefore, individuals with the surname "Hafstað" are likely descendants of someone named Hafstaður, or perhaps a place called Hafstaður. While not common, it functions as a family name passed down through generations, deviating from the strict patronymic/matronymic naming convention more common in Iceland.