Jakub History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Jakub family

The surname Jakub was first found in Silesia, where the name was an integral part of a feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. In the Middle Ages, the name referred back to the Apostel Jacobus, whose grave in Spain was a popular goal for pilgrimage. These pilgrims from Germany became known as "Jacobsbrueder" (Jacobs-brothers).

Early History of the Jakub family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jakub research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1685, 1734, 1740, 1743, 1814, 1817 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Jakub History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jakub Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jacobsen, Jacobson, Jacobs, Jacobse, Jacob, Jacober, Jacobi, Jacobie, Jacoby, Jacobsohn, Jacobssohn, Jakobs, Jakober, Jakobsohn, Jacobsson, Jakobsson, Jakobssohn, Jakobsen, Jakobi, Jakobson, Jakobie and many more.

Early Notables of the Jakub family

Notables of the period with the surname Jakub were Gunther Jacob (1685-1734), who was a Bohemian composer. A Benedictine monk in Prague, he was known for his 30 masses, four oratorios, and 100 other sacred works. Friedrich Heinrich...
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Migration of the Jakub family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jurgen Jacobs, who settled in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683 along with many other members of this family. Christian Jacob came to America in 1709; as did John Jacobi in the same year, while Johannes Jackobi came to Philadelphia in 1753. Wendell Jacobie came to Philadelphia in 1733.

Contemporary Notables of the name Jakub (post 1700) +

Jakub Cerny (b. 1987), Czech professional ice hockey player
Jakub Jasinski (1761-1794), Polish military officer and poet
Jakub Biskup (b. 1983), Polish footballer
Jakub Wójcicki (b. 1988), Polish professional footballer
Jakub Czaja (b. 1980), Polish athlete who competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Jakub Józef Kopf (1915-1983), Polish basketball player at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Jakub Paur (b. 1992), Slovak football midfielder
Jakub Wilk (b. 1985), Polish footballer
Jakub Svoboda (b. 1989), Czech professional ice hockey player