Jakšiai

Jakšiai is a Lithuanian surname. It is derived from the given name Jokūbas (Jacob), a common Biblical name. The suffix "-iai" indicates plurality and is often used to form surnames from given names or occupations. Thus, the surname Jakšiai essentially means "descendants of Jokūbas (Jacob)" or "the family of Jokūbas."

The surname Jakšiai, like many Lithuanian surnames, has variations in spelling due to different transliteration systems and historical record-keeping practices.