Cobain (surname)
Cobain is an Irish surname originating in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The family descended from French Huguenots who arrived in Ireland in 1640, originally carrying the name "De Gobienne". The Cobain family mostly settled in Aughnacloy, Ballygawley and Skey in Carnteel, before spreading out to Carrickmore around 1800. They have also spelled their name Cobane, Qubain, Cobaine, Cabane, Cabine, Qubein, Qubean and Cabeans. Notable people with the surname include: Notable people with the nickname: