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

Coborn, 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 Coborn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coborn in America

Coborn is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coborn surname appeared 114 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 Coborn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coborn 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 Coborn

The surname Coborn is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "co" meaning "cow" and "burn" meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived near a stream where cows were kept or watered.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coborn can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and inhabitants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Coburne" in the county of Somerset.

Throughout the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Cobourne, Coburn, Cooburn, and Coburne. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects in different parts of England.

In the 13th century, a John de Coburn was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, indicating the presence of the name in that region. The "de" prefix suggests that the family may have originated from a specific location called Coburn.

One notable figure with the Coborn surname was Sir Nathaniel Coburn (1619-1691), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London from 1689 to 1690. He played a significant role in the Glorious Revolution that brought William of Orange and Mary to the English throne.

Another individual of historical significance was John Coburn (1825-1908), an American artist and painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He was born in Pennsylvania and received training in Europe before establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Hudson River School of American art.

In the literary world, Grace Coburn (1892-1976) was a renowned American author and poet. She published several collections of poetry and novels, including "The Grist Mill" and "The Huntress," which explored themes of nature and rural life in New England.

William Coburn (1804-1888) was a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of Canada from 1867 to 1873. He was also involved in the establishment of several educational institutions, including the University of Toronto.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Coborn surname in a place name can be found in Coburn, a small village in Northumberland, England. This suggests that the family may have originated from or held lands in this area, contributing to the formation of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coborn

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

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

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