JAKOBSSON
Jakobsson
The surname Jakobsson derives from the Scandinavian given name Jakob, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov. Over time, this name has evolved into various forms across different regions, including Jakob, Jacob, Jacobs, and Jakobsson. The suffix "-son" is a common Scandinavian naming convention meaning "son of", indicating that Jakobsson translates to "son of Jakob".
The Jakobsson surname is primarily found in countries with strong Scandinavian heritage, such as Sweden and Iceland. It is often associated with individuals of Swedish or Icelandic descent who bear this surname as a patronymic family name.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling can occur over time and across different branches of the family. Despite these variations, the Jakobsson surname remains a distinctive marker of Scandinavian ancestry and heritage.
There are approximately 61 people named Jakobsson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Jakobsson.