noun

Jacobson

JAY-kuhb-suhn

Jacobson (noun) means an English surname meaning "son of Jacob.". Example: “Dr. Jacobson has been our family physician for years.”

noun

An English surname meaning "son of Jacob."

"Dr. Jacobson has been our family physician for years."

How to use Jacobson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname meaning "son of Jacob," common among people of English and Scandinavian descent.

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Etymology

From Jacob + -son, a patronymic surname meaning "son of Jacob," related to Scandinavian forms like Jacobsen and Jakobsson.

Rhymes for Jacobson

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jacobson” mean?

The word “Jacobson” means an English surname meaning "son of Jacob.". In plain terms, a surname meaning "son of Jacob," common among people of English and Scandinavian descent.

How do you pronounce “Jacobson”?

“Jacobson” is pronounced JAY-kuhb-suhn (/ˈd͡ʒeɪkəbsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jacobson” in a sentence?

Here is “Jacobson” used in a sentence: “Dr. Jacobson has been our family physician for years.”

What part of speech is “Jacobson”?

“Jacobson” is a noun.

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