Cable History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Cable surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from Cabel, a given name of Germanic origin. The surname Cable denoted the son of Cabel.

Early Origins of the Cable family

The surname Cable 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 Cable family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cable research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1273 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Cable History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cable Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Cable are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Cable include: Cable, Cabell, Cabel, Cabbell, Cabbel and others.

Early Notables of the Cable family

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Cable Ranking

In the United States, the name Cable is the 3,200^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1

Cable migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Cable or a variant listed above:

Cable Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mr. John Cable, British settler from Dorchester, who sailed from Isle of Wight arriving in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet, he later moved to Fairfield 2
Thomas Cable, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 3
Thomas Cable, who settled in Virginia in 1654

Cable Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Cable, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1791 3
Mary Cable, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1791 3
Jacob Cable, who landed in Mississippi in 1799 3
Frederick Cable, who landed in Mississippi in 1799 3

Cable Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Cable, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1834 3
Edward Cable, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 3
Lawrence Cable, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1848 3
I Cable, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 3
P Cable, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Cable Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mr. James Cable, (b. 1876), aged 25, Cornish miner, from St. Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th June 1901 en route to Houghton, Michigan, USA 4

Cable migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cable Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Michael Cable, who settled in Trinity, Newfoundland, in 1731
Mr. Daniel Cable U.E. born in Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 he died in 1818 5
Mr. David Cable U.E. born in Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 5
Mr. Denbo Cable U.E. born in Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 5
Mr. Jabez Cable U.E. born in Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 5
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Cable migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Cable Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Miss Mary Cable, (Kable), (b. 1775), aged 28, British Convict who was convicted in Essex, England for 7 years for shop lifting, transported aboard the "Experiment" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, she died in 1860 6
Mr. Samuel Cable, (b. 1794), aged 25, English shepherd who was convicted in Essex, England for life, transported aboard the "Dromedary" on 11th September 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1832 7
Mr. John Cable, British Convict who was convicted in Suffolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Earl St Vincent" on 6th April 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
Mr. Jonas Cable, English convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Eden" on 27th August 1836, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 9
Mary Cable, aged 17, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Lismoyne"

Cable migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Cable Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

William Cable, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
James Cable, aged 30, who arrived in Hawkes Bay aboard the ship "Bebington" in 1874
Emma Cable, aged 28, who arrived in Hawkes Bay aboard the ship "Bebington" in 1874
Emma Cable, aged 3, who arrived in Hawkes Bay aboard the ship "Bebington" in 1874
Rosina Cable, aged 3 months, who arrived in Hawkes Bay aboard the ship "Bebington" in 1874

Contemporary Notables of the name Cable (post 1700) +

Frank Taylor Cable (1863-1945), American early pioneer in submarine development
George Washington Cable (1844-1925), American novelist
Thomas Lee "Tom" Cable Jr. (b. 1964), current head coach of the Oakland Raiders of the NFL
Mrs. James A. Cable, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Kansas 2nd District, 1924 10
H. H. Cable, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives, 1907-10 10
Glover Wheeler Cable (1844-1919), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Oxford; Elected 1906 10
Frank V. Cable, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Harwinton; Elected 1910 10
David J. Cable, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1912 10
Ben Taylor Cable (1853-1923), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1884, 1892, 1904, 1908; U.S. Representative from Illinois 11th District, 1891-93 10
Barbara Cable, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1988 10
... (Another 13 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Cable 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.