About Cosby
The surname Cosby is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cobba" or "Cobbe," which was a nickname for someone resembling a spider. The name later evolved to become a surname and was associated with various places in England, such as Cosby in Leicestershire. Over time, individuals with the surname Cosby spread to other parts of the world, particularly the United States, where it continues to be used today.
The surname Cosby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cosby 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 Cosby is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cosby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cosby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.