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Early Origins of the Jacobsen family

The surname Jacobsen was first found in Denmark where the name is a patronymic name derived from "the son of Jacob," which in turn is derived from biblical given name Yaakov ("supplanter" or "follower"). 1

Early History of the Jacobsen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jacobsen research. The years 1896, 1902 and 1982 are included under the topic Early Jacobsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jacobsen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jacobsen, Jakobsen. and others.

Early Notables of the Jacobsen family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times were

Roman Osipovich Jakobson (1896-1982), Russian born linguist, and Arne Jacobsen (1902-71), Danish architect and designer, who became the leading exponent of Modernism

Jacobsen Ranking

In the United States, the name Jacobsen is the 1,840^th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 2

Jacobsen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Jacobsen Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jan Jacobsen, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1634 3
Rutger Jacobsen, who landed in New York in 1636 3
Pieter Jacobsen, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1639 3
Nys Jacobsen, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1640 3
Teunis Jacobsen, who arrived in New York in 1640 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Jacobsen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Jacobsen, who arrived in New York, NY in 1754 3

Jacobsen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henriette Jacobsen, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 3
Mr. Jacobsen, who landed in America in 1851 3
Peter Nikolai Jacobsen, who landed in Iowa in 1857 3
Carl Jacobsen, aged 20, who landed in New York, NY in 1860 3
Martin Adolf Jacobsen, who landed in California in 1877 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Jacobsen migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Jacobsen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Hans Jacobsen, aged 51, a carpenter, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1849
Annah Jacobsen, aged 51, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1849
Johann C. Jacobsen, aged 24, a shoemaker, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1849
Andreas Jacobsen, aged 21, a carpenter, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1849
Heinrich Jacobsen, aged 16, a carpenter, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1849
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Jacobsen (post 1700) +

Hugh Newell Jacobsen (1929-2021), American architect who redesigned Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' home in Martha's Vineyard during the 1980s
Florence Smith Jacobsen (1913-2017), American religious leader with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6th Young Women General President (1961-1972)
Jessamyn Sarmiento Jacobsen, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1996 4
Howard Jacobsen, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1940 4
Hildreth Jacobsen, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1952 4
Elizabeth Jacobsen, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972 4
Elizabeth Jacobsen, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1927 4
Bradford C. Jacobsen, American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives 46th District 4
Bradford Jacobsen, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996 4
Bernhard Martin Jacobsen (1862-1936), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Iowa 2nd District, 1931-36 4
... (Another 22 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Jacobsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Jacobsen family

Early History of the Jacobsen family

Jacobsen Spelling Variations

Early Notables of the Jacobsen family

Jacobsen Ranking

Jacobsen migration to the United States +

Jacobsen Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jacobsen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacobsen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jacobsen migration to New Zealand +

Jacobsen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Jacobsen (post 1700) +

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