Jacob Houser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jacob Houser — supplanter
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jacob Houser is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jacob is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning "supplanter." Son of Isaac who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. The surname Houser: Adrian Houser (born 1993), American baseball player Allan Houser (1914–1994), American artist Barry L. Houser (born 1977), American conductor Brad Houser (born 1960), American musician Bud Houser (1901–1994), American field athlete Dan Houser, English video game producer Esther Houser, American social worker from Oklahoma Frederick W. Houser, American judge, father of Frederick F. Houser Frederick F. Jacob is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 248K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jacob reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jacob

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning "supplanter." Son of Isaac who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel.

Surname: Houser

English

Adrian Houser (born 1993), American baseball player Allan Houser (1914–1994), American artist Barry L. Houser (born 1977), American conductor Brad Houser (born 1960), American musician Bud Houser (1901–1994), American field athlete Dan Houser, English video game producer Esther Houser, American social worker from Oklahoma Frederick W. Houser, American judge, father of Frederick F. Houser Frederick F.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jacob is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 16%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jacob by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jacob Houser

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jacob Houser:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jacob?
The first name Jacob originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning "supplanter." Son of Isaac who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel.
When was Jacob most popular?
The name Jacob reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Houser?
The surname Houser originates from English. Adrian Houser (born 1993), American baseball player Allan Houser (1914–1994), American artist Barry L. Houser (born 1977), American conductor Brad Houser (born 1960), American musician Bud Houser (1901–1994), American field athlete Dan Houser, English video game producer Esther Houser, American social worker from Oklahoma Frederick W. Houser, American judge, father of Frederick F. Houser Frederick F.
What are the origins of the name Jacob Houser?
The name Jacob Houser combines two different traditions: the first name Jacob has Hebrew roots, while the surname Houser originates from English.
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