About Cobbs
The surname Cobbs is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Cobbe," which itself is a diminutive form of "Jacob" or "Jacobus." The name Cobbs signifies "son of Cobbe" and was likely used to denote a familial relationship or descent from an ancestor named Cobbe. Over time, the surname Cobbs has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
The surname Cobbs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cobbs 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 Cobbs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cobbs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cobbs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.