Cabel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe history of the name Cabel begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from Cabel, a given name of Germanic origin. The surname Cable denoted the son of Cabel. Early Origins of the Cabel familyThe surname Cabel was first found in Somerset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Cabel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cabel research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1273 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Cabel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cabel Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Cabel has been recorded under many different variations, including Cable, Cabell, Cabel, Cabbell, Cabbel and others. Early Notables of the Cabel familyNotables of this surname at this time include:
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Cabel or a variant listed above: Cabel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Impavide Motto Translation: Fearlessly.
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