Cobb - Last Names

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Cobb

/kɒb/

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Moderate

Meaning

Heap, pile, or rounded hill; also a type of bread or loaf

Represents stability, groundedness, and resilience—often linked to the natural landscape or craftsmanship.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, simplicity, and enduring structure; evokes imagery of stone heaps, mounds, or artisanal baking traditions.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'cobbe', meaning 'lump' or 'round mass'; used as a topographic name for someone living near a hillock or as an occupational name for a baker of cob loaves. Also found as a nickname for a person of stocky build.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Cobb is a classic British surname historically associated with occupational or to

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