JACOBSON
Jacobson
Jacobson is a British surname of patronymic origin, derived from the given name Jacob, which has Hebrew roots meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel". The suffix "-son" indicates "son of Jacob", indicating descent from an ancestor named Jacob.
The surname Jacobson is believed to have been introduced to Britain by Jewish immigrants, particularly during the medieval period. It is a common surname among Jewish communities around the world, reflecting the importance of the biblical figure Jacob in Jewish tradition.
Variations of the surname Jacobson can be found, such as Jacobsen and Jakobson, reflecting different regional pronunciations and spelling conventions.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Jacobson include academics, artists, entrepreneurs, and public figures. The surname has become well-established in British society, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the country.
There are approximately 1,144 people named Jacobson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,657th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Jacobson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Dean
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Marilyn
- Rachel
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan