About Jacob
The surname Jacob is derived from the Hebrew given name "Yaakov," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is a biblical name that originated from the story of Jacob in the Old Testament, who was known for his cunning and ability to take advantage of situations. As a surname, Jacob often signifies a descendant of Jacob or someone who possesses qualities associated with the biblical character, such as resourcefulness or determination.
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The surname Jacob is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jacob 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 Jacob is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jacob in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jacob using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.