Jacobs (surname)

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Jacobs
Etymology"son of Jacob"
Connected familiesJacob, Jacobson

Jacobs is a patronymic medieval surname. Its origin is from the given name Jacob, derived from the Latin Jacobus, itself derived from the Hebrew language personal name Yaakov, from the Hebrew word akev ("heel"). It is common in English speaking countries and German speaking countries. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia". [1] Jacobs is also an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Jacob. The surname Jacobs referred to the son of Jacob which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames. People with the surname Jacobs include:

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  • Joseph Jacobs (1854–1916), Australian-born folklorist, literary critic and historian
  • Joseph J. Jacobs (1916–2004), American engineer and businessman

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References

  1. ↑ "Surname Jacobs". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
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