Cabbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Cabbe

What does the name Cabbe mean?

The Cabbe family history stretches back to the clans of the Dalriadan kingdom on the sea-swept Hebrides islands and mountainous western coast of Scotland. The name Cabbe is derived from the Gaelic form Mac-Aba, which means son of the Abbot.

Early Origins of the Cabbe family

The surname Cabbe was first found in on the Isle of Arran, where they held a family seat from early times. The family name Cabbe first appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Cabbe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cabbe research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Cabbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cabbe Spelling Variations

Spelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Cabbe has been spelled MacCabe, McCabe, McAbe, MacAbe and others.

Early Notables of the Cabbe family

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Migration of the Cabbe family to Ireland

Some of the Cabbe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 72 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cabbe migration to the United States +

Settlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Cabbe were among those contributors:

Cabbe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J Cabbe, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 1

The Cabbe 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: Aut Vincere Aut Mori
Motto Translation: Either to conquer or die.

Sources +

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)