About Coburn
The surname Coburn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "copp" meaning "head" and "burna" meaning "stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Coburn or Cobourn. The name likely referred to a settlement near a stream or river with a distinctive shape or feature resembling a head. Over time, the surname Coburn has spread and is now found worldwide.
The surname Coburn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coburn 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 Coburn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Coburn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Coburn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.