Jakobi

Jakobi is a British surname with origins rooted in Germany. This surname is of patronymic origin, derived from the first name Jakob, which is the German equivalent of the English name Jacob. The name Jakobi translates to mean "son of Jakob".

The presence of the surname Jakobi in Britain is believed to be relatively recent, potentially dating back to post-World War II when significant migrations occurred within Europe. It is likely that some individuals with the surname Jakobi moved to Britain from Germany or other European countries, contributing to the diversity of British surnames.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling can occur, with Jakobi sometimes being spelled as Jacobie or Jacoby. The surname Jakobi may be found across various regions of Britain, with individuals and families bearing this surname contributing to the cultural tapestry of the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 26 people named Jakobi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Jakobi.

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