COBBING
Cobbing
Cobbing is an English surname believed to have originated from the medieval given name "Cobb," which itself is derived from the Old English personal name "Cobba." The name is thought to have been used as a nickname for an individual with a head of round, or large, resembling the shape of a cob or loaf of bread.
The surname Cobbing is primarily found in England, especially in the counties of Cornwall and Devon. The name could have been adopted by families who resided near a cobblestone structure, a place where corn or cattle feed was stored, or perhaps in reference to a round hill or mound in the landscape.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Cobbing have been recorded in various historical documents, indicating the presence and influence of the family in English society. Today, the surname continues to be borne by individuals, keeping alive the heritage and legacy associated with the name Cobbing.
There are approximately 180 people named Cobbing in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Cobbing.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Derek
- Gary
- Grant
- John
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Paul
- Reginald
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Constance
- Edna
- Eileen
- Jane
- Mary
- May
- Miranda
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
- Theresa