Jacobs

is a patronymic medieval surname. Its origin is from the given name Jacob, derived from the Latin Jacobus, itself derived from the Hebrew language personal name Yaakov, from the Hebrew word akev ("heel"). It is common in English speaking countries and German speaking countries. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia".[1] Jacobs is also an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Jacob. The surname Jacobs referred to the son of Jacob which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames.

We also have Jakobs, a Dutch surname and Jackobs has been thoroughly researched from the progenitor to the different branches. Jacobs is not only popular amongst the coloured community, but also Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Afrikaaner communities.

Who were the progenitors of Jacobs , Jacobsz , Jakobs , Jacobsen in South Africa

1. Jacob van Macassar, SV/PROG

father of

Jan Jacobsz

First Progenitor of Jacobs surname in South Africa would be Jacob van Macassar or his son Jan Jacobsz

Making Pierre Jacobs SV/PROG 2

2. Pierre Jacobs, SV/PROG

3. Jan Jacobse, SV/PROG

4.Andries Jacobs, SV/PROG

Hendrick Jacobz 1682

The first Jacobs at the Cape ?
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https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname?surname=JACOBS#:~:text=Dutc...).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobs_(surname)

https://www.capetalk.co.za/articles/454496/from-october-jacobs-to-k...

https://www.chicagojewishnews.com/is-jacobs-a-jewish-last-name/

Jacobs As An African American Last Name

https://www.kobernus.com/jacoby/ -- I am also descendant of these Jacobs in Posen-- Phillipp Weyers .