Is Steve Jobs Armenian?
Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple and one of the most influential people in tech of all time, was of course born in the United States, having been adopted as a baby by Paul and Clara Jobs in San Francisco. But what about his ethnic background? Was Steve Jobs of Armenian descent? Let’s take a look at the evidence.
Tim Cook’s Tweet
In 2018, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook tweeted upon visiting the home country of Jobs’ birth parents, that Steve was “following in the footsteps of his Armenian heritage.” This is the strongest evidence that many have argued in favor of Jobs possibly having Armenian origins, although it does not provide concrete proof.
Early Memories of Jobs
Although he was adopted, some of Steve Jobs’ earliest memories are of listening to stories from his biological mother, Joanne Simpson, while he was still a young child before he was adopted. These stories included Armenian folk tales and music, which is perhaps why Jobs believed that he may have Armenian heritage in his blood.
The Conclusion
Ultimately, there is still some debate as to whether or not Steve Jobs did indeed have Armenian ancestry. We may never know for sure, but we can be certain that his legacy continues to live on and have an impact in the tech world today.