Jose Schaaf

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jose Schaaf — Hebrew
920K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jose Schaaf is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jose is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K. The surname Schaaf: Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau. Jose is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 920K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jose reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jose

Hebrew

Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.

Surname: Schaaf

English

Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Jose Schaaf

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 Jose Schaaf:

6
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Jose?
The first name Jose originates from Hebrew. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.
When was Jose most popular?
The name Jose reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Schaaf?
The surname Schaaf originates from English. Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau.
What are the origins of the name Jose Schaaf?
The name Jose Schaaf combines two different traditions: the first name Jose has Hebrew roots, while the surname Schaaf originates from English.
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