Explore the Family Name Yaqub
The meaning of Yaqub
Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name Yaʿqūb, Arabic and Syriac form of the Biblical name Jacob, which is also the name of a prophet in Islam. This form of the name is most common among Muslims in the Indian subcontinent (especially in Pakistan) and Nigeria. See also Yakub; compare Yacoub and Yaqoob.
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How common is the last name Yaqub in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yaqub has seen a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 88,825 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to the 66,371st position, marking an improvement of over 25%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw significant growth, increasing from 194 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, a jump of over 53%. This change increased the proportion of Yaqub per 100k from 0.07 to 0.1, which is a rise of approximately 43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #66,371 | 25.28% |
| Count | 194 | 298 | 53.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yaqub
The ethnicity associated with the surname Yaqub also underwent changes during the same period, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Asian/Pacific Islander was the dominant ethnic identity associated with the name, growing from 48.45% in 2000 to 58.39% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White and belonging to two or more races saw a decrease, with those identifying as White dropping from 29.38% to 22.48%, and those of mixed races decreasing from 17.01% to 7.05%. There was no change recorded in the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories, maintaining at 0%. However, there was a substantial rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, which went up from 4.12% to 11.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.45% | 58.39% | 20.52% |
| White | 29.38% | 22.48% | -23.49% |
| Black | 4.12% | 11.41% | 176.94% |
| Two or More Races | 17.01% | 7.05% | -58.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |