Jacob Kuhn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jacob Kuhn — supplanter
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jacob Kuhn 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 Kuhn: Anke Kühne née Kühn (b. 1981), German hockey player Axel Kühn (b. 1967), German bobsledder Christian Kühn (b. 1979), German politician Daniela Kühn (b. 1973), German mathematician Dieter Kühn (b. 1956), German footballer Enrico Kühn (b. 1977), German bobsledder Friedrich Kühn (general) (1889–1944), German army armor general Gabriele Kühn (b. 1957), German rower Gerd Kühn (b. 1968), German footballer Heinrich Kühn (1866–1944), Austrian Photographer Heinz Kühn (1912–1992), German politician Joachim Kühn (b. 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: Kuhn

English

Anke Kühne née Kühn (b. 1981), German hockey player Axel Kühn (b. 1967), German bobsledder Christian Kühn (b. 1979), German politician Daniela Kühn (b. 1973), German mathematician Dieter Kühn (b. 1956), German footballer Enrico Kühn (b. 1977), German bobsledder Friedrich Kühn (general) (1889–1944), German army armor general Gabriele Kühn (b. 1957), German rower Gerd Kühn (b. 1968), German footballer Heinrich Kühn (1866–1944), Austrian Photographer Heinz Kühn (1912–1992), German politician Joachim Kühn (b.

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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 Kuhn

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 Kuhn:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Kuhn?
The surname Kuhn originates from English. Anke Kühne née Kühn (b. 1981), German hockey player Axel Kühn (b. 1967), German bobsledder Christian Kühn (b. 1979), German politician Daniela Kühn (b. 1973), German mathematician Dieter Kühn (b. 1956), German footballer Enrico Kühn (b. 1977), German bobsledder Friedrich Kühn (general) (1889–1944), German army armor general Gabriele Kühn (b. 1957), German rower Gerd Kühn (b. 1968), German footballer Heinrich Kühn (1866–1944), Austrian Photographer Heinz Kühn (1912–1992), German politician Joachim Kühn (b.
What are the origins of the name Jacob Kuhn?
The name Jacob Kuhn combines two different traditions: the first name Jacob has Hebrew roots, while the surname Kuhn originates from English.
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