Jakes

Jakes Meaning & Origin

About Jakes
The surname Jakes is of English origin and is derived from the given name Jacob, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Jacob. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who follows," and it is believed to have been given to someone who was a follower or a successor. Over time, the surname Jakes has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jakes: 1,405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jakes 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 Jakes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JKS
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1 K S
🌐 IPA
/ʤeɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JKS', 'AKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jakes in Braille

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

The name Jakes in braille

How to sign the name Jakes using Sign Language

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

The name Jakes in sign language

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