Jacobs (surname)

Jacobs (surname)

:Family name
name = Jacobs


imagesize=
caption=
pronunciation =
meaning ="son of Jacob"
region =
origin =
related names =Jacob, Jacobson
footnotes =

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 "Yakoov", from the Hebrew word "akev" ("heel"). It is a common in English speaking countries and with Jewish people. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia". [cite web |url=http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Jacobs |title=Surname Jacobs |publisher=surnamedb.com |accessdate=2008-02-05] People with the surname Jacobs include:

People

*A.J. Jacobs (born 1968), American journalist, author
*Bert Jacobs
*Brandon Jacobs, American Football player
*Charles Fenno Jacobs
*Christian Jacobs, lead singer of The Aquabats and co-creator of "Yo Gabba Gabba!"
*Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Jacobs (1764–1847)
*Edgar Pierre Jacobs
*Ferne Jacobs (born 1942), an American fiber artist
*Gary Jacobs (boxer)
*George Jacobs, inventor
*Glen Jacobs
*Harriet Ann Jacobs
*Helen Hull Jacobs
*Hirsch Jacobs
*Irwin M. Jacobs, co-founder of Qualcomm
*Jack H. Jacobs, Medal of Honor recipient.
*Jane Jacobs, Canadian urbanist (born 1916)
*Jon Jacobs, freelance writer and BDSM activist
*Joseph Jacobs
*Lawrence Jacobs
*Little Walter (born Marion Walter Jacobs) (1930 - 1968) American blues singer
*Marc Jacobs, an American designer
*Mike Jacobs (baseball), an American baseball player, playing for the Florida Marlins
*Mike Jacobs (baseball shortstop), former baseball player, played in Majors in 1902
*Mike Jacobs (boxing), a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame
*Mike Jacobs (Georgia politician), representing District 80 in the Georgia House of Representatives
*Michael Jacobs (producer), producer of a number of films and TV shows, including Quiz Show, Charles in Charge, and Boy Meets World
* Mike Jacobs (musician), guitarist and songwriter for bands including Evil Jake and The Pasties
* Michael J. Jacobs (born 1952), English photojournalist
* Mike Jacobs (Illinois politician) (born 1960), U.S. politician
*Nancy Jacobs, American politician
*Paul Jacobs (pianist), U.S. pianist
*Steve Jacobs, an Australian actor
*Steven Jacobs, another Australian actor and presenter
*Thornwell Jacobs
*Walter A. Jacobs american chemist
*W. W. Jacobs

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Jacobs — is a surname, and may also refer to:In places: *Jacobs, Wisconsin, USA *St. Jacobs, Ontario, CanadaIn education: *Thornwell Jacobs, refounder of Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA *Jacobs School of Music, in Indiana University, Indiana …   Wikipedia

  • Jacobs — This medieval surname with variant spellings Jacubs, Jakobs, etc. is a patronymic of the given name Jacob, from the Latin Jacobus, itself coming from the Hebrew personal name Yakoov, which is traditionally interpreted as deriving from the Hebrew… …   Surnames reference

  • Jacobi (surname) — The surname Jacobi (pronEng|ˈdʒækəbi) may refer to:* Abraham Jacobi (1830–1919), Prussian American revolutionary and pediatrician * Bruce Jacobi (1935 1987), American NASCAR driver * Carl Gustav Jakob Jacobi (1804–1851), Prussian mathematician… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Saw characters — Actors who have portrayed central characters of the series. Top, left to right: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Cary Elwes. Bottom, left to right: Costas Mandylor, Danny Glover, Betsy Russell. The Saw series of horror films features a large cast of… …   Wikipedia

  • Fictional characters in the Southern Victory Series — The Southern Victory Series is a series of alternate history novels written by Harry Turtledove. The point of divergence involves Confederate States of America winning the American Civil War and becoming an independent nation. The series covers… …   Wikipedia

  • Characters in the Southern Victory series — The Southern Victory series or Timeline 191 is a series of novels written by Harry Turtledove. They form an alternate history of events in the United States based on the premise that the Confederates won the Civil War and became an independent… …   Wikipedia

  • Arthur Sullivan — This article is about the composer. For the Australian soldier decorated with the VC, see Arthur Percy Sullivan. Arthur …   Wikipedia

  • List of stage names — This list of stage names lists performers alphabetically according to surname (assumed or genuine) and their nickname. Individuals who have dropped their last name and substituted their middle name as their last name are listed. Also listed are… …   Wikipedia

  • Welcome Back, Kotter — Sweathog redirects here. For the band, see Sweathog (band). Welcome Back, Kotter Format Sitcom Created by Gabe Kaplan …   Wikipedia

  • Barack Obama, Sr. — Barack Hussein Obama, Sr. Born Barack Hussein Obama 18 June 1936 Kanyadhiang Village, Rachuonyo District, Kenya Colony[1 …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”