Isakov

Isakov Meaning & Origin

About Isakov
The surname Isakov is of Russian and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew personal name Yitzhak, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter." The suffix "-ov" is a common Russian patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Therefore, Isakov can be interpreted as "son of Yitzhak" or "descendant of Yitzhak." This surname is commonly found among Jewish communities in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Isakov: 585
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

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Pronunciation

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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 S AH0 K AA2 V
🌐 IPA
/isakov*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I221

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Isakov in Braille

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

The name Isakov in braille

How to sign the name Isakov using Sign Language

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

The name Isakov in sign language

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