Explore the Family Name Jakob
The meaning of Jakob
German, Slovenian, and Croatian; Hungarian (Jákob): from the personal name Jakob (Hungarian Jákob), an equivalent of Jacob. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Rainer, Fritz, Gerd, Hedwig, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Jakob in the United States?
The surname Jakob experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the rank of this surname increased by 9.07%, moving up from 29,359th place in 2000 to 26,695th place in 2010. The number of people bearing the Jakob surname also grew during this decade. In 2000, there were 759 individuals with the Jakob surname, but by 2010, that number had risen to 912 — a significant increase of 20.16%. The proportion of individuals with the Jakob surname per 100,000 people also saw a modest increase of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #26,695 | 9.07% |
| Count | 759 | 912 | 20.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.31 | 10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakob
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jakob, the majority of individuals identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 93% of those with the Jakob surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.19% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced the most drastic change, increasing by 40% from 2.90% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero in 2010 from 0.92% in 2000. Similarly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 16.37% over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the Jakob surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 93.86% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.06% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.43% | -16.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |