Cobbald Surname Guide

Some records give Cobbold; others give Cobbald. Both point to the same English family name. Taken at its root, Cobbald points to “Famous and bold”. The two spellings differ in a small detail: Cobbald has “a” where Cobbold has “o”. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Cobold.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Cobbold surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Cobbald report, with a museum-style coat of arms.