Jakobson Surname
Approximately 2,242 people bear this surname
Jakobson Surname User-submission:
The Jacobson surname means 'son of Jacob'.
Jakobson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 1,120 | 1:1,180 | 37 |
| United States | 403 | 1:899,402 | 67,834 |
| Sweden | 213 | 1:46,229 | 3,613 |
| Canada | 67 | 1:549,934 | 46,038 |
| Germany | 66 | 1:1,219,780 | 78,810 |
| Thailand | 50 | 1:1,412,767 | 195,138 |
| Australia | 46 | 1:586,863 | 42,409 |
| Finland | 43 | 1:127,830 | 12,225 |
| England | 37 | 1:1,505,893 | 64,828 |
| Poland | 37 | 1:1,027,263 | 72,414 |
| Latvia | 33 | 1:62,123 | 9,312 |
| Denmark | 22 | 1:256,578 | 19,736 |
| Brazil | 21 | 1:10,194,016 | 213,214 |
| Argentina | 15 | 1:2,849,561 | 122,961 |
| Serbia | 11 | 1:649,541 | 22,440 |
| Belgium | 10 | 1:1,149,664 | 82,403 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 8 | 1:4,291 | 379 |
| France | 8 | 1:8,302,840 | 321,660 |
| Norway | 6 | 1:857,048 | 55,549 |
| Russia | 6 | 1:24,020,509 | 493,300 |
| Philippines | 2 | 1:50,619,112 | 341,003 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1:4,106,458 | 122,336 |
| Israel | 2 | 1:4,278,817 | 136,311 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Montenegro | 1 | 1:639,565 | 9,092 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1:580,542 | 15,155 |
| French Polynesia | 1 | 1:280,805 | 7,211 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1:17,682,496 | 204,010 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 47 | 1:1,068,483 | 62,061 |
Jakobson (16) may also be a first name.
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Jakobson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Jakobson Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Jakobson is found most frequently in Estonia. It may also be found as:. Click here to see other possible spellings of Jakobson.
How Common Is The Last Name Jakobson? popularity and diffusion
The surname Jakobson is the 188,561st most numerous surname at a global level, borne by around 1 in 3,250,467 people. The surname Jakobson is primarily found in Europe, where 72 percent of Jakobson live; 66 percent live in Northern Europe and 51 percent live in Baltic Europe. Jakobson is also the 2,786,762nd most widely held first name globally. It is borne by 16 people.
It is most widespread in Estonia, where it is carried by 1,120 people, or 1 in 1,180. Other than Estonia it is found in 36 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 18 percent live and Sweden, where 10 percent live.
Jakobson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Jakobson has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Jakobson surname grew 857 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Jakobson Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those holding the Jakobson surname is predominantly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those bearing the Jakobson last name are 0.039999999999999% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 53.19% being registered to vote for the party.
The amount Jakobson earn in different countries varies marginally. In United States they earn 18.98% more than the national average, earning $51,337 USD per year and in Canada they earn 17.26% more than the national average, earning $58,260 CAD per year.
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Jakobson Reference & Research
Jacobson FamilyTree DNA Group - A group collating DNA test results for those who bear the surname, includes results of DNA tests and discussions.
Jacobson FamilyTree DNA Project - A description of a group researching the paternal lines of men who bear the surname with the help of DNA analysis.
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Footnotes
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