Explore the Family Name Cobern
The meaning of Cobern
1. Americanized form of German Kobern, a habitational name from Kowarren, the German form of a place in Lithuania called Kavarskas, named in Lithuanian from kovoti ‘to forge’. 2. English (Hampshire): possibly a variant of Colburn or Colbran, from the Middle English personal name Colbrand (Old Norse Kolbrandr, Kolbrand, from kol ‘coal’ + brandr ‘sword-blade, firebrand’). 3. Probably a variant of Coburn.
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How common is the last name Cobern in the United States?
The surname Cobern has seen a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629th and by 2010, it had moved up to 43,285th, representing a change of nearly 0.79%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 466 in 2000 to 499 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.08%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #43,285 | 0.79% |
| Count | 466 | 499 | 7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cobern
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cobern has witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 92.27% in 2000 to 93.59% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.72% to 3.21%, while the Black population decreased significantly from 3.43% to 1.20%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease from 1.93% to 1.00%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.27% | 93.59% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.21% | 86.63% |
| Black | 3.43% | 1.2% | -65.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1% | -48.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |