Jakobs

Jakobs is a surname of German origin. It is a patronymic form derived from the personal name Jakob (Jacob), itself from the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." In German-language onomastics, the suffix -s often denotes a family group descended from an ancestor named Jakob, yielding Jakobs as a surname.

The name has several variants in different languages and regions. In Dutch- and English-speaking areas, the form Jacobs is common. In German and Nordic contexts, related forms include Jacobi, Jakobi, Jakobsen, and Jacobson. The surname Jakobs may thus reflect geographic or linguistic migration patterns from Central Europe.

Distribution and frequency: Jakobs is found principally in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with smaller concentrations in neighboring countries and diaspora communities around the world. As with many patronymic surnames, its bearers may belong to a wide range of professions and cultural backgrounds.

Notable bearers: A number of individuals with the surname Jakobs have appeared in public life, sports, science, and the arts. Specific names vary by region and era.

See also: Jacobs, Jacobi, Jakob, Jakobsen, Jacobson.