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Etymology of Cubly

What does the name Cubly mean?

The ancestors of the Cubly surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the parish of Cubley, which is located six miles from Ashboure in the county of Derby. The surname Cubly belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Cubly family

The surname Cubly was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat. From their early beginnings, for the next few centuries, the family name also acquired other estates or manors as branches established themselves throughout England. The major conflicts of the eras, such as the War of the Roses, the English Reformation, and the English Civil War sometimes found them to be in opposing camps, with conflicting interests.

Early History of the Cubly family

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Cubly Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Cubly include Cubley, Cubly, Coubelay, Cugley and others.

Early Notables of the Cubly family

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Cubly migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Cubly Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Thomas Cubly who sailed to America in 1774


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