Cobban

Cobban Meaning & Origin

About Cobban
The surname Cobban is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cobh" meaning "bay" or "harbor." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or was associated with a bay or harbor. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Cobban.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cobban is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cobban: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cobban based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cobban is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cobban*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cobban in Braille

Here's how to represent Cobban in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cobban in braille

How to sign the name Cobban using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cobban using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cobban in sign language

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