Cobbin

Cobbin is a British surname of English origin. The surname is derived from the medieval personal name "Cobb," which is a diminutive of the Old English given name "Cobba." It is believed to have been used as a nickname for a plump or rounded individual.

The Cobbin surname is known to have been found in various regions across England, with notable concentrations in areas such as Hampshire and Sussex. The name has evolved over time with different variations such as Cobben and Cobbins.

Individuals with the surname Cobbin have been recorded in historical documents dating back centuries, indicating the long-standing presence of this surname in British history.

Today, the surname Cobbin is relatively rare but is still found among families primarily in the United Kingdom. As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation have contributed to the diverse forms of the name that exist today.

There are approximately 184 people named Cobbin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Cobbin.

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

  • Adrian
  • Andrew
  • Charles
  • David
  • Graham
  • James
  • John
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • Steve
  • Steven
  • Terry

Female

  • Alison
  • Amanda
  • Audrey
  • Carolyn
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Julie
  • Laura
  • Louise
  • Michelle
  • Sandra
  • Sharon
  • Shirley

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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