Explore the Family Name Cobble
The meaning of Cobble
1. English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Coble. 2. Americanized form of German Kobel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cobble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cobble has experienced a slight shift in popularity. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,631st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 17,097th position, marking a decline of 2.8%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Cobble increased from 1,587 in 2000 to 1,660 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.6%. However, the proportion per 100k of the population decreased by 5.08%, moving from 0.59 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,631 | #17,097 | -2.8% |
| Count | 1,587 | 1,660 | 4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cobble
On the ethnic identity front, there have been some changes in the distribution among those bearing the surname Cobble between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity group, White, saw a decrease from 87.65% to 83.98%, a change of -4.19%. The second largest group, Black, experienced a slight increase from 9.20% to 9.58%. There was significant growth in the category of Two or more races, which rose by 68.94% from 1.32% to 2.23%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation grew by 63.55% from 1.07% to 1.75%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were previously unrepresented in 2000, but by 2010 made up 1.57% and 0.90% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.65% | 83.98% | -4.19% |
| Black | 9.2% | 9.58% | 4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.23% | 68.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.75% | 63.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |