Find out how popular the last name Cobar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cobar.

Cobar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cobar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cobar in America

Cobar is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cobar surname appeared 262 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cobar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cobar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cobar

The surname Cobar has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cobar," which means "to seek refuge" or "to take shelter." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who sought refuge in a particular area or town during times of conflict or persecution.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cobar can be found in the archives of the town of Córdoba, where a family bearing this name lived in the late 1500s. Historical records indicate that a prominent member of this family, Juan Cobar, was a respected merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the Cobar family expanded its presence to other parts of Spain, particularly the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. During this time, variations of the name such as Cobar de la Vega and Cobar y Fernández emerged, likely due to intermarriage with other noble families or the adoption of additional surnames.

One notable figure bearing the surname Cobar was Diego Cobar (1620-1687), a Spanish military officer who participated in the Thirty Years' War and later served as the governor of the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico from 1675 to 1680.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Cobar family settled in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One prominent individual from this era was María Cobar (1745-1822), a landowner and philanthropist in the city of Puebla, Mexico, known for her generous contributions to the local church and educational institutions.

The 19th century saw the Cobar name spread further across Europe and the Americas. Juan Cobar (1810-1892), a Spanish-born artist, gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits, many of which are housed in prestigious museums in Spain and France.

Another notable figure bearing the Cobar surname was Rodrigo Cobar (1865-1931), a Peruvian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Peru in the early 20th century.

While the surname Cobar may not be as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of various individuals in fields such as military, arts, politics, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cobar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cobar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cobar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cobar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cobar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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