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

Cobarrubia, 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 Cobarrubia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cobarrubia in America

Cobarrubia is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cobarrubia surname appeared 271 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 Cobarrubia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cobarrubia 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 Cobarrubia

The surname Cobarrubia is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is likely derived from the Basque words "ko" meaning "place" and "barrubia" meaning "interior" or "inner part," suggesting a connection to a particular location or settlement within the interior regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when a nobleman named Pedro de Cobarrubia was mentioned in a royal charter issued by King Alfonso X of Castile in 1256. This document granted him lands and titles in recognition of his military service during the Reconquista.

In the 15th century, the name Cobarrubia appeared in the records of the Inquisition in Seville, where a family with this surname was investigated for their suspected involvement in underground Jewish practices. This historical reference highlights the complex religious and cultural dynamics of that era in Spain.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Cobarrubia name gained prominence in various parts of Spain. Notable individuals from this period include:

1. Diego de Cobarrubia (1524-1591), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca.
2. María de Cobarrubia (1568-1635), a noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Valladolid.

The 18th century saw the Cobarrubia family extend their reach beyond Spain. Juan Antonio de Cobarrubia (1712-1784), a wealthy merchant, settled in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, establishing a successful trading business in Havana, Cuba.

In the 19th century, the Cobarrubia name spread further across the globe, with descendants settling in various parts of Europe, Latin America, and even as far as the Philippines. One notable figure from this period was:

1. Emilio Cobarrubia (1822-1898), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars and later served as a colonial governor in the Philippines.

As the centuries passed, variations of the Cobarrubia surname emerged, including Covarrubias, Cobaruvias, and Cobarrubias, reflecting regional linguistic differences and changes in spelling conventions.

Throughout its long history, the Cobarrubia surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, scholars, merchants, military figures, and colonial administrators, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that have shaped this enduring name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cobarrubia

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

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 Cobarrubia 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 Cobarrubia 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 Cobarrubia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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