Gender: Male
Yakov Malkiel was a U.S. (Russian-born) Romance etymologist and philologist. His specialty was the development of Latin words, roots, prefixes, and suffixes in modern Romance languages, particularly Spanish. He was the founder of the journal Romance Philology.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 28, 2024
On the name Yakov Malkiel, Yakov means Held by the Heel, Form of Jacob, Supplanter, May God Protect.
The name Yakov Malkiel is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yakov is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Russia, and 43 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Yakov is recorded 3,751 times globally, ranking it as the 12,683th most common name worldwide.
Yakov is most prevalent in Israel, with 1,818 occurrences, making it the 389th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Yakov is found among 1 in every 178 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #389 | 1 : 178 |
| Palestine | #617 | 1 : 356 |
| Russia | #1,388 | 1 : 912 |
| United States of America | #6,771 | 1 : 5,337 |
| Canada | #6,627 | 1 : 7,217 |
| Kazakhstan | #5,773 | 1 : 5,254 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yakov from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Yakov Malkiel was a U.S. (Russian-born) Romance etymologist and philologist. His specialty was the development of Latin words, roots, prefixes, and suffixes in modern Romance languages, particularly Spanish. He was the founder of the journal Romance Philology.
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