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The Polish surname Jakowski is of patronymic origin, that is, the name was created from the first name of the original bearer's father. In this instance, the surname is derived from the Polish name Jacek, which is the equivalent of the English name Jack.
The surname Jakowski was first found in Wielkopolska, or "Great Poland," the historical region that incorporates today's districts of Kalisz, Poznan, Leszno and Konin. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jakowski research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1500 is included under the topic Early Jakowski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Jackowicz, Jakowski, Jackiewicz, Jackowiak and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Jakowski Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michael Jackowitz, who came to Maryland some time between the years 1900 and 1910; Anna Jackowska, who arrived in Baltimore in 1909 aboard the "SS Hannover".