Coben History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Germany

Early Origins of the Coben family

The surname Coben was first found in Germany, where the name Copen emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Coben family

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Coben Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Copan, Copaun, Copin, Coppin, Coben, Coban, Cobin, Kopen, Kopan, Kopen, Koppen, Koben, Koban, Kobin, Coepen and many more.

Early Notables of the Coben family

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Coben migration to the United States +

Coben Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

David Coben, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1855

Contemporary Notables of the name Coben (post 1700) +

Muriel Eleanor Coben (1921-1979), Canadian pitcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Lawrence S. "Larry" Coben (b. 1958), American archaeologist who founded the ESCALA Initiative and the Sustainable Preservation Initiative
Harlan Coben (b. 1962), American writer of mystery novels and thrillers such as "The Stranger" (2015), "Fool Me Once" (2016) and "Hold Tight" (2008)
Seymour "Cy" Coben (1919-2006), American songwriter
Sherry Coben (1953-2024), American writer