D'cabral History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• Portugal
• Spain

Etymology of D'cabral

The surname D'cabral was most likely an occupational name for a goat herder or goat farmer, as the name D'cabral was derived from the Spanish word 'cabra,' which means goat.

Early Origins of the D'cabral family

Early History of the D'cabral family

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D'cabral Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cabral, Capra, Cabrera and others.

Early Notables of the D'cabral family

Prominent members of the family include the Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvarez Cabral (c. 1467-1500), who led an expedition to the East Indies in 1500. He was forced to land on the northeast coast of Brazil, and formally took possession of the country on behalf of Portugal. He was the first human in history to ever be on four continents, uniting all of them in his famous voyage of 1500. While details of Cabral's early life remain unclear, it is known that he came from a minor noble family and received a good education. He was appointed to head an expedition to...
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