Fletcher, Tailor, Baker, Smith, Tanner are all fairly common surnames. Why isn't Cobbler?

by Obnubilate

Or, at least I don't think it is. I don't remember anyone ever being called Cobbler.

GhostofHobbes

When it comes to some names you need to look at the derivatives. Common derivatives for "Cobbler" is Cobb, Schumacher, and Schubert. Those names which are linked to the profession are more common.