Explore the Family Name Jacobe
The meaning of Jacobe
Jewish: variant of Jacobi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jacobe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jacobe has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,678th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 41,886th position, representing a change of -5.56%. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 521 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, a small drop of -0.38%. The proportion of individuals with the name Jacobe per 100,000 people also slightly fell from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #41,886 | -5.56% |
| Count | 521 | 519 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacobe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jacobe also saw some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White at 68.33%, followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (22.26%), Hispanic (5.37%), and those of two or more races (2.5%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals decreased marginally to 67.44%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category increased to 25.05%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial decline from 5.37% to 4.24%, while those of two or more races also decreased to 2.12%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.33% | 67.44% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.26% | 25.05% | 12.53% |
| Hispanic | 5.37% | 4.24% | -21.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 2.12% | -15.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |