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![Show Contents]() Jake History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Anglo-Saxon name Jake comes from the baptismal name Jack. This personal name was originally derived from the French Jaques, and was found in England during the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures. Early Origins of the Jake familyThe surname Jake was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Jake familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jake research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1564 is included under the topic Early Jake History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jake 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 Jake were recorded, including Jackman, Jackmann and others. Early Notables of the Jake familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jake Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Jake family to Ireland
Some of the Jake family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Jake familyTo 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 Jake family emigrate to North America: James Jackman settled in New England in 1630; John and Elizabeth Jackman settled in Barbados in 1673. In Newfoundland, the Jackmans of Devon traded with Newfoundland as early as 1562.
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- Cleavon Jake Little (1939-1992), American Emmy Award winning, BAFTA Award nominated film and theatre actor, best known for his role in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles
- Christopher Jake Crum (b. 1991), American driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
- E. Jake Jacobson, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964 1
- Jake Dewbery, English Junior League Champion at the Ellough Park Raceway, in Suffolk in 2009
- Jake McGuiggan, American Buffalo Bisons coach
- Jake Luton (b. 1996), American NFL football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints
- Jake Flint (d. 2022), American country singer who died in his sleep a few hours after his wedding
- Jake L. Hamon (1902-1985), American oilman, philanthropist, Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Texas, 1956 2
- Jake Jacob Grey (1984-2021), Samoan rugby union prop who played for SCOPA and the Samoa national rugby union team
- Jake McDorman (b. 1986), American film and television actor, known for Limitless (2015–2016), Are You There, Chelsea? (2012) and Manhattan Love Story (2014) and The Right Stuff (2020) as Alan Shepard.
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