Jacoby Surname HistoryThe Anglo-Saxon name Jacoby comes from the baptismal name for the son of Jacobus. Early Origins of the Jacoby familyThe surname Jacoby was first found in East Anglia, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Jacoby familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jacoby research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1297 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Jacoby History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jacoby Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Jacoby were recorded, including Jacobi, Jacoby, Jacobie and others. Early Notables of the Jacoby familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jacoby Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jacoby RankingIn the United States, the name Jacoby is the 3,445th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Jacoby family emigrate to North America: Jacoby Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Jacoby Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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