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Jacob Javits

Photograph of Jacob Javits Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Jacob
Surname
Javits
Occupation
Honorable

The Name Jacob

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
He who supplants or one who follows.
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The Javits Surname

Origin
Jewish
Meaning
Possibly derived from a Yiddish or Hebrew personal name or place name.
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Source

Library of Congress

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