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The last name Jakobsdotter is of Swedish origin, meaning "daughter of Jakob," with "Jakob" being the Swedish form of the name Jacob, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This patronymic surname reflects a common naming convention in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, where surnames were often formed by combining a parent's name with a suffix indicating lineage; in this case, "-dotter" signifies "daughter." Historically, Jakobsdotter would have been used to identify individuals as the daughters of men named Jakob, and it is particularly prevalent in regions of Sweden where such naming practices were common. Variations of the surname can be found in other Scandinavian countries, such as Jakobsen in Denmark and Norway, and in different forms like Jacobsen or Jacobsson, which also denote "son of Jakob." The use of patronymics has largely diminished in modern times, but names like Jakobsdotter remain as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and familial connections in Swedish history.