About Yakim
The surname Yakim is of Russian origin and is derived from the given name Yakov, which is the Russian form of Jacob. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the father's name. The suffix "-im" indicates "son of," so Yakim signifies "son of Yakov." This surname is commonly found among Russian-speaking populations and represents a familial connection to someone named Yakov or Jacob.
The surname Yakim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yakim based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Yakim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yakim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.