Cobb

Cobb is an English surname with origins in the medieval period. It derives from a byname meaning "lump," likely referring to a stout or sturdy person, or perhaps someone with a noticeable physical feature.

The surname may also be a variant of Cobb.

Geographically, the name Cobb is associated with several locations in the United States named after individuals bearing the surname, including a census-designated place in California and numerous unincorporated communities in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. This distribution reflects the spread of English surnames through migration to America.

Notable bearers of the surname Cobb include Ty Cobb (1886–1961), a legendary baseball player, and other less famous but still recognized figures.

As a surname, Cobb fits into the pattern of English nicknames used as family names, common in the Middle Ages. Related surnames derived from similar roots rarely include Cob, Cobbs, or Copp.

• Meaning: "lump" – from a medieval English byname.
• Origin: English.
• Type: Surname (from nickname).
• Usage Regions: English-speaking world, especially the United Kingdom and United States.