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Cognomen Yacoub (يعقوب , Yacoub , יעקוב ) , around the globe, is a widespread surname. The last name Yacoub is characteristic of Sudan, where it is a common surname, Jordan, where it is quite a common surname, and Palestinian Territory (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is the most numerous in Sudan, Egypt, and Jordan. Likewise, Yacoub is the forename as well as the last name.