Show ContentsHubbly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Hubbly has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the Old French name Hubaut or one of the Old German names Hugibald or Hubald. These names have the literal meaning of mind-bold. 1

Early Origins of the Hubbly family

The surname Hubbly was first found in Hampshire where Bernard Hubold was listed at Winton in 1148. A few years later Henry Hubaut, Hubald, Hubalt was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1205 and in the same year Hubald de Bereford was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Herefordshire. 1 Hugo Hubald, Hubolt was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. 2

Early History of the Hubbly family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hubbly research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1148 and 1199 are included under the topic Early Hubbly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hubbly 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 Hubbly include Hubble, Hubel, Hubell, Hubbold, Hubbald, Hubball and others.

Early Notables of the Hubbly family

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Migration of the Hubbly family

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: Jacob Hubble arrived in Philadelphia in 1825; J.G. Hubbell arrived in San Francisco in 1850 along with a Miss M. Hubbell.



  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)


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