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Jacoby
by Alex (guest)
6/2/2013, 11:18 AM
I've seen this name a few times in recent years and was just wondering its origin and meaning. Since it's spelled so similarly to "Jacob," I imagine they have similar roots. Is this true?
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- SugarPlumFairy
6/2/2013, 6:00 PM
In A Dictionary of English Surnames, by Reaney and Wilson, Jacoby is defined as 'A preservation of the Latin genitive Jacobi ‘(Son) of Jacobur’ (Jacob or James)'.
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- Sigrid (Beautiful Victory)
6/2/2013, 12:35 PM
A user submitted entry on this site says "From a surname meaning 'son of Jacob'". I have no idea how accurate that is, though.
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- Quill (QuillHeart)
6/2/2013, 12:08 PM
Yes, it's also sometimes used as a feminine form of Jacob.
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