Jaca History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Jaca

What does the name Jaca mean?

The Spanish surname Jaca is of noble and ancient decent, and is of patronymic origin. Patronymic surnames are those names which derive their origin from the personal name of the father of the initial bearer. Thus, the surname Jaca signifies "descendant or son of one named Jacob."

Early Origins of the Jaca family

The surname Jaca was first found in the southern region of Andalusia, in Seville. However, the name was probably brought to Spain by people whose roots are found in Flanders.

Early History of the Jaca family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jaca research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1482 and 1695 are included under the topic Early Jaca History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jaca Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jacobo, Jacome, Jacob, Jacobs, Jaco, Jaca and others.

Early Notables of the Jaca family

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Jaca migration to Australia +

Jaca Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ann Jaca, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Rajah" in 1849 1
William Jaca, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Rajah" in 1849 1
Catherine Jaca, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Rajah" in 1849 1
Agnes Jaca, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Rajah" in 1849 1
Elizabeth Jaca, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Rajah" in 1849 1
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Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) RAJAH 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Rajah.htm