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

Cobarubias, 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 Cobarubias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cobarubias in America

Cobarubias is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cobarubias surname appeared 144 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 Cobarubias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cobarubias 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 Cobarubias

The surname Cobarubias has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish town of Cobarrubias, located in the province of Burgos. The name itself is derived from the Latin words "cova" meaning "cave" and "rubius" meaning "red," suggesting a possible connection to a red-hued cave or rock formation in the area.

One of the earliest documented references to the Cobarubias surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Fernando de Cobarubias was mentioned in 1492. This record suggests that the name was already well-established in Spain by the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Cobarubias name gained prominence with the birth of Pedro Simón de Cobarubias y Orozco (1539-1613), a renowned Spanish lexicographer and author of the first comprehensive Spanish dictionary, "Tesoro de la Lengua Castellana o Española." His work was a significant contribution to the study and preservation of the Spanish language.

Another notable figure bearing the Cobarubias surname was Juan Fernández de Cobarubias y Muñatones (1542-1612), a Spanish mathematician and astronomer who served as the chief cosmographer of the Council of the Indies. He played a crucial role in the mapping and exploration of the New World during the Spanish colonial era.

In the realm of art, the name Cobarubias is associated with Miguel Cobarubias (1904-1957), a Mexican painter, writer, and ethnologist. His works, which often depicted the indigenous cultures of Mexico and the Americas, earned him international recognition and helped to preserve and promote these rich cultural traditions.

Another noteworthy figure was Juan de Cobarubias y Leyva (1512-1592), a Spanish prelate who served as the Bishop of Guadix and later the Bishop of Segovia. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and religious reform during the Counter-Reformation period.

While the Cobarubias surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States, carried by descendants and immigrants from Spain over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cobarubias

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

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

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