Jacobsson

Jacobsson is a relatively common Swedish surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a male ancestor's given name. In this case, Jacobsson means "son of Jacob." The name Jacob itself has Hebrew origins, meaning "supplanter." Variations of the name Jacobsson are found across Scandinavia and in countries with significant Scandinavian immigration. The name's prevalence in Sweden stems from the historical practice of using patronymic surnames, which only became legally standardized with the adoption of fixed, inherited surnames in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, individuals with the surname Jacobsson can be found in various professions and walks of life around the world.