| ![Show Contents]() Gabe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Gabe familyThe surname Gabe was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Gabe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gabe research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1327, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Gabe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gabe Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Gabe are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Gabe include: Gabb, Gabber, Gabe, Gaber, Gabar, Gabler, Gabbere and others. Early Notables of the Gabe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gabe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Gabe migration to Canada | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Gabe or a variant listed above: Gabe Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- John Gabe, who landed in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gabe (post 1700) | + |
- Gabe Cupps (b. 2004), American college basketball player for the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference
- Gabe Loeffelholz (b. 1940), American politician, Wisconsin State Representative (2001-2007)
- Gabe Colello, American television actor, known for his role in All Saints (2004)
- Gabe Mackillop, American special effects supervisor, best known for his work on Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
- Gabe Fazio (b. 1973), American actor
- Gabe Sandler, American activist, writer and electronic musician
- Gabe Kaplan (b. 1945), American actor, writer and stand-up comedian, best known for playing the lead role on the TV series 'Welcome Back Kotter' (1975-1979)
- Gabe Portillo, American musician
- Gabe Castillo, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 3rd District, 2004 1
- Gabe Joseph, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 2008 2
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