About Jacobowitz
The surname Jacobowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The suffix "-owitz" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of." Therefore, Jacobowitz can be interpreted as "son of Jacob." It is a common surname among Jewish families, particularly those with Eastern European roots.
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The surname Jacobowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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