Show ContentsCauble History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Cauble family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from Cabel, a given name of Germanic origin. The surname Cable denoted the son of Cabel.

Early Origins of the Cauble family

The surname Cauble 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 Cauble family

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Cauble Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Cauble include Cable, Cabell, Cabel, Cabbell, Cabbel and others.

Early Notables of the Cauble family

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Migration of the Cauble family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Cauble were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: John Cabell, who settled in New England in 1631; and his grandson, George, moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1695; Thomas Cable, who settled in Virginia in 1654.


Contemporary Notables of the name Cauble (post 1700) +

  • Rex Carmack Cauble (1913-2003), American self-made millionaire known for his flamboyance as a Texas-size businessman who struck it rich as a wildcatter, founder of Cutter Bill Western World and Cutter Bill
  • Florence Cauble, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972; Presidential Elector for Georgia, 1972 1


The Cauble Motto +

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.


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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