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

Cobena, 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 Cobena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cobena in America

Cobena is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cobena surname appeared 165 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 Cobena.

The history of the last name Cobena

The surname Cobena is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the Basque word "kobena," which means "nest" or "cove," suggesting a connection to a specific location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cobena can be found in the Aragonese archives of the late 15th century, where a certain Juan de Cobena is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Zaragoza. This indicates that the name was already established in the area during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the census records of the Kingdom of Aragon. One notable individual from this era was Pedro Cobena, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Teruel between 1540 and 1570.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the globe, the Cobena name spread to the Americas. In the 17th century, records show a Catalina Cobena who was among the early settlers in the Spanish colonies of Mexico. Her date of birth is unknown, but she is believed to have lived in the city of Guadalajara during the mid-1600s.

In the 18th century, the Cobena family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Miguel Cobena (1712-1784) was a respected merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and trade.

The 19th century saw the name Cobena appearing in various parts of Spain, as well as in Spanish colonies around the world. One notable figure was José Cobena (1816-1892), a renowned painter from Valencia whose works are still celebrated in art galleries across Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Cobena surname continued to evolve and spread, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. However, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cobena

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

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 Cobena 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.

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

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