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- Jacob - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Jacob
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: Hebrew
From Middle English Iacob, from Late Latin Iācōbus, from Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), from Biblical Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (yaʿăqōḇ, literally “he will/shall heel”), from עָקֵב (ʿāqēḇ, “heel”). Doublet of James.
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Name Variants & Related
Popularity by Country
Jacob
Rank #1541
Frequency
21,354 people (7.92 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 67.58% Hispanic 3.11% Black 10.05% Asian/PI 15.67% Native Am. 1.03% Two+ 2.55%
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