Jakobsen

Jakobsen is a family name.

Origin and Meaning

Jakobsen is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic educated surname meaning " son of Jacob ".

Bearers of the name

• Christian Jakobsen (born 1971 ), Danish badminton player
• Claus Møller Jakobsen (born 1976 ), Danish handball player
• Henrik Plenge Jakobsen (born 1967 ), Danish artist
• Jákup Jakobsen (actually Jakob Jakobsen; 1864-1918 ), Faroese linguist
• Johan J. Jakobsen ( born 1937 ), Norwegian politician Senterpartiet (Sp)
• John Jakobsen (1900-1932), Danish Ringer
• Jonny Jakobsen ( born 1963 ), Swedish pop singer
• Julian Jakobsen (* 1987), Danish hockey players
• Karl Jakobsen, German SA- leader
• Lea Jakobsen ( born 1981 ), Danish rower
• Michael Jakobsen ( born 1986 ), Danish football player
• Mini Jakobsen (born 1965 ), Norwegian football player
• Peter Skov- Jakobsen ( born 1959 ), Danish minister
• Svend Jakobsen ( born 1935 ), Danish politician and manager
• Tommy Jakobsen (born 1970 ), Norwegian ice hockey player