Grable History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Switzerland

The distinguished German surname Grable is derived from the Old High German "graban," meaning "to dig." The name was originally used to indicate "a digger of graves or ditches."

Early Origins of the Grable family

The surname Grable was first found in Austria, where in ancient times the Graber family played a significant role within the region's feudal society. The name Grabner became prominent in local affairs and often intermarried with other distinguished families, some of whom played important roles in the territorial conflicts of the period.

Early History of the Grable family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grable research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1507, 1585, 1602, 1655, 1666, 1680, 1700 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Grable History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Grable Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grabner, Grabber, Graeber, Graebner, Gravner, Grabbne, Grabne, Grubner, Grappner, Grapner, Grabere, Graben, Grabel, Grabert, Grable, Grabnere, Grabnen, Grabnel, Grabbere, Grabben, Grabbel, Greber, Grebere, Greben, Graebner, Graebnere, Graebnen, Graebber, Graebbere, Graebben, Craver and many more.

Early Notables of the Grable family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Grable were Virgil von Graben (died 1507) was an Austrian noble and knight; Maria de Grebber (1602-1680), a Dutch Golden Age painter; David Graebner who was rewarded for his distinguished service in 1700 when he was ennobled; and Johann Gottlieb Grabbe (1585-1655) was a German...
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Grable Ranking

In the United States, the name Grable is the 11,224^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Grable migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grable Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Herman Grable, who landed in Indiana in 1852 2
Clarence M. Grable, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Milly Grable, aged 10, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Mrs. Grable, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1895

Grable Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Edna Grable, aged 4, who landed in America, in 1907
Margaret Grable, aged 53, who settled in America, in 1907
Joseph Grable, aged 28, who landed in America from Zurich, Switzerland, in 1914
Virgil Grable, aged 20, who immigrated to America, in 1920
Marcella Grable, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
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Contemporary Notables of the name Grable (post 1700) +

Joyce Grable (1952-2023), American professional wrestler, born as Betty Wade married name Betty Wade-Murphy
Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Grable (1916-1973), American actress, dancer and singer whose legs were famously insured by her studio for 1,000,000 with Lloyds of London
Judy Grable (1936-2008), ring name of Nellya Baughman, an American professional wrestler
Joyce Grable, ring name of Betty Wade-Murphy, an American professional wrestler

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)