Iacob

Iacob Meaning & Origin

About Iacob
The surname Iacob is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is a biblical name that is commonly associated with the patriarch Jacob, who was known for his cunning and ability to outwit others. The surname Iacob is predominantly found among Jewish communities and individuals of Jewish descent, reflecting their ancestral connection to the biblical figure Jacob.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Iacob is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Iacob: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iacob based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Iacob is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKP
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 AH0 K AA2 B
🌐 IPA
/iacob*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iacob in Braille

Here's how to represent Iacob in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Iacob in braille

How to sign the name Iacob using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Iacob using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Iacob in sign language

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