COBB
Cobb
Cobb is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Cob" or "Cobb," which was a short form of Jacob or Jacobus. The name likely originally referred to the son or descendant of someone named Jacob.
History
The Cobb surname has been established in England for centuries, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name has been found in various regions across the country, most notably in the southern counties of England, such as Devon, Hampshire, and Kent.
Notable People
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Randolph Cobb (b. 1965): British actor known for his work in theatre and film.
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Ruth Cobb (1920-2006): British author and historian, renowned for her research on medieval English folklore.
Variants
Variants of the Cobb surname include Cobbe, Cob, and Cobbs. Over time, the name may have evolved and taken on different forms depending on local dialects and spelling variations.
References
For further information on the Cobb surname and its history, one may refer to genealogical records and historical archives related to British surnames.
There are approximately 7,238 people named Cobb in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,297th most common surname in Britain. Around 111 in a million people in Britain are named Cobb.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Cab
- Caba
- Cabau
- Cabb
- Cabbe
- Cabbie
- Cabe
- Cabie
- Cabo
- Cabu
- Cob
- Coba
- Cobay
- Cobbah
- Cobbe
- Cobbey
- Cobbs
- Cobby
- Cobe
- Cobey
- Cobie
- Cobo
- Cobs
- Coby
- Coob
- Coobe
- Copsey
- Copson
- Cuba
- Cubb
- Cube
- Cubie
- Gab
- Gaba
- Gabai
- Gabb
- Gabba
- Gabbai
- Gabbe
- Gabbi
- Gabbie
- Gabe
- Gabi
- Gabie
- Gaiba
- Gaibee
- Gaibi
- Gaibie
- Gauba
- Gbao
- Gbe
- Gbei
- Gbo
- Gob
- Goba
- Gobb
- Gobba
- Gobbe
- Gobbee
- Gobbi
- Gobbie
- Gobbo
- Gobeo
- Gobi
- Gobie
- Gobo
- Goob
- Gub
- Guba
- Gubb
- Gubba
- Gubi
- Kaab
- Kaaba
- Kaabi
- Kab
- Kaba
- Kabba
- Kabboua
- Kabe
- Kabi
- Kabia
- Kabo
- Kabu
- Kaub
- Kaube
- Keba
- Kebbe
- Kebbi
- Kebbie
- Kebe
- Kebi
- Kebo
- Keebie
- Kiba
- Kibbe
- Kibbie
- Kibe
- Kiboi
- Kibue
- Kibui
- Kob
- Koba
- Kobb
- Kobbe
- Kobe
- Kobi
- Kobo
- Koeb
- Koob
- Kouba
- Koubi
- Kuba
- Kubb
- Kubba
- Kube
- Kubi
- Kubie
- Kubo
- Kubu
- Quaba
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.