Surname Jasch - Meaning and Origin

Jasch: What does the surname Jasch mean?

The last name Jasch is a patronymic name derived from the given name Jasha. The name Jasha itself is a Germanic, Hebrew, and Slavic variant of the given name Isaac. The name Isaac is derived from the Hebrew expression yiṣḥāq, meaning “he who laughs” or “he who rejoices.” In Germany, the last name Jasch is believed to have originated from both Eastern and Western sources during the Middle Ages. At the time, the Great Migration of Germanic peoples began in the fifth century and lasted until the tenth century. During this period, Germanic tribes migrated across central and northern Europe, eventually settling in modern-day Germany.

The surname Jasch is thought to have become established in Prussia and Austria and was likely used as a byname in these regions. Bynames were adopted by various groups of people, including peasants, craftsmen, merchants, homesteaders, and noblemen. By adding a suffix such as ‘-vich’ or ‘-schaft’ to the name Jasha, the last name Jasch was born. This surname began to be used more in the 19th century, and by then, it had cemented itself into the Germanic, Slavic, and Jewish cultures of the area.

Today, the surname Jasch is still found in Germany, Austria, and throughout the world. It is also common in other countries such as Russia, the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name itself is seen as a sign of endurance, perseverance, and strength of character. Those that carry the surname Jasch have found it to be a source of pride and a reminder of the rich heritage and legacy associated with the name.

Jasch: Where does the name Jasch come from?

The last name Jasch is most commonly found in South America, particularly in countries such as Argentina and Chile. In Argentina, the spelling would be spelled Xasche. In Argentina, the Jasch surname does have a rather consistent distribution throughout the country, with the majority of occurrences found in the western and southern part of the country.

Further to the south, the last name Jasch is also found with some frequency in Chile, most notably in the cities of Santiago, Concepción, and Punta Arenas. Between 1850 and 1950, Chile experienced a large wave of immigrants from Europe, from which many of the current inhabitants of Chile are descended. Among these immigrants were many with the last name Jasch. Consequently, the surname is found much more often in this part of the world than anywhere else.

In the United States, Jasch is a much less common surname, made up of a small percentage of native-born Americans and almost exclusively those descended from immigrants who arrived within the last century or so. In the United Kingdom, the surname is much rarer still.

Finally, there are a few pockets of people with the surname Jasch elsewhere throughout the world. Asa result of migration over the years, small groups of people with the Jasch surname have popped up in places such as Australia, Canada, Venezuela, and Israel.

Variations of the surname Jasch

The surname Jasch is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish (originating from Central and Eastern Europe) surname. It can vary greatly in spelling, depending on the language being used. Variants include the following:

Jascs, Jascz, Jasech, Jhaschen, Jaysch, Jisch, Jish, Joesch, Josh, Joshch, Josch, Joschen, Josche, Jusch.

In German, the surname is rendered as "Jasch," while in Yiddish it is pronounced "Yash." It is alternately spelled as Jash in English.

In other languages, the surname is often written as:

Dutch: Jaschen

French: Jasch

Italian: Giasc

Portuguese: Iash

Czech: Jach

Polish: Jasz

Spanish: Yash

Hungarian: Javas

The surname has many variants, depending on the regional language and dialect. For example, in Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region, it can be spelled as Diekhoff, Johanni, Jacobi.

It can also be transliterated to sound like Jaishin (in Russian), Yasshin (in Belarusian), Iyashin (in Ukrainian) and Jašin (in Serbian).

The surname Jasch is commonly borne by Jewish families. Some variations are common amongst Sephardic, or Jewish families who lived in Spain and Portugal until the 15th century.

In German speaking countries like Austria, Switzerland and Germany, the surname is rendered as Ysck, Josch, Josche, Jasch, and Joschen.

The surname is also found among families originating in the Netherlands, where it is often spelled Yze, Yzen, Yzem, Ys, Ize, Izem, and Izen.

In America, the surname is often simplified to Josh as a recreational name.

Famous people with the name Jasch

• Jochen Jasch, a tenured professor at the Saarland University in Germany, author of several books related to information systems and artificial intelligence.
• Igor Jasch, a contemporary artist in the USA and Russia.
• Thomas Jasch, an Austrian athlete, specialized in the discus throw.
• Ernst Originally Jasch, a German industrialist, founder of the "Jasch Industries".
• Hendrik Gerhard Jasch, an artist from the Netherlands, painting mainly still lifes and portraits.
• Willi Jasch, a German cartoonist who published satirical cartoons in several newspapers.
• Elisabeth Jasch, a German theatre and opera director.
• Erich Moritz Jasch, an Austrian-born silversmith living and working in Vienna.
• Brigitte Jasch, a German politician and Member of the State Parliament of Lower Saxony.
• Hans Jasch, a German actor and comedian.
• Michael Jasch, a German screenwriter, producer and director.
• Anselm Jasch, a German music producer and electronic composer.
• Karl Jasch, a German actor, director and producer known for his work in television series and films.
• Barbara Jasch, a German photographer best known for her fashion photography.
• Hansdieter Jasch, a German physicist, editor and science journalist.
• Josephine Jasch, a German sculptor and painter, known for her abstract sculptures and paintings.

Other surnames

Jäschke