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Etymology of Hubley

What does the name Hubley mean?

The Hubley family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes 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 Hubley family

The surname Hubley 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 Hubley family

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

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

Early Notables of the Hubley family

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Hubley migration to the United States +

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 Hubley were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Hubley Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Frederick Hubley, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1764 3
Hubley Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • J. Hubley, who settled in America, in 1906
  • M. Grant Hubley, who landed in America, in 1908
  • Mrs. Clyde Hubley, aged 30, who immigrated to America, in 1911
  • Clyde Hubley, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1911
  • Eawin Hubley, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hubley migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hubley Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Catharina Hubley, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
  • Maria Hubley, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
  • Ulrich Hubley, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Hubley Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Jervon Hubley, aged 22, who settled in Halifax, in 1906

Contemporary Notables of the name Hubley (post 1700) +

  • Emily Hubley, American filmmaker and animator
  • Whip Hubley (b. 1958), American actor, known for his roles in Top Gun (1986), Coneheads (1993) and Executive Decision (1996)
  • Season Hubley (b. 1951), born Susan Season Hubley, American actress, wife of Kurt Russell (1979-1983)
  • John Hubley (1914-1977), American animator, creator of the Mr. Magoo cartoon character
  • Georgia Hubley (b. 1960), American percussionist, vocalist, and visual artist
  • Faith Hubley (1924-2001), American two-time Academy Award winning animator

Halifax Explosion
  • Mrs. Lindsay Fred  Hubley (1893-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
  • Mr. Ira Austin  Hubley (1894-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
  • Mr. Angus  Hubley (1895-1917), Canadian resident from French Village, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4


  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)
  3. 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)
  4. Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance


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