Surname Kabell - Meaning and Origin

Kabell: What does the surname Kabell mean?

The last name Kabell is of Jewish origin, and the present translation of the name is 'eater of honey'. It is thought to be a nickname and occupational derived surname. It could also be an Ashkenazic habitational name for someone from the towns of Kablow or Kablitz in Germany.

The surname Kabell is generally seen as an Jewish name, and it first appears on record in the Holy Roman empire from as early as the 10th century. In 1250 a 'one-year-old child' was referred to by the surname Kabal, and the earliest recorded use of the name was in the year 1314 in the German scripture Pfalzgräfin Karoline von Sachsen. The exact origin of the name is uncertain but could have derived from the Hebrew word kabbel meaning 'to eat honey'.

Kabell appears to have been fairly common in central Europe during the middle ages, although the spelling and pronunciation of the name was likely to have varied from locality to locality. The name can still occasionally be found across Europe today, but its rarest in the United States.

In the US, the surname Kabell is believed to have been adopted by immigrants in the late 19th century. However, this has yet to be noted in any official records, and as a result its origin and meaning remain uncertain. As the name has spread across the globe, it is likely that the original meaning of the word has been lost and that many families have simply adopted it as a family name.

Kabell: Where does the name Kabell come from?

The last name Kabell is most common in the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Kabell is a patronymic name which means "son of Kabel," a common Scandinavian given name from the Middle Ages. It is also commonly found in the United States, particularly in states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Oregon, all of which have larger Scandinavian populations. In these areas it is usually spelt with a "K" instead of a "C". Additionally, Kabell is also a popular surname in countries such as Germany, France, and even Canada.

Kabell is an occupational name; people given this name usually worked as a rope maker, a profession that was quite common in the Middle Ages. There was also a belief that people named Kabell were descended from the aristocratic Finnish families. This is reflected in the coat of arms containing the image of a soldier with a sword held up in front of them.

Kabell is a relatively common name in Scandinavia, but it is considerably less common in other parts of the world. In the United States, only about 4,000 people share this surname, making them a small, distinctive minority with a clear lineage for centuries.

Variations of the surname Kabell

The surname Kabell is an occupational name common in west-central Europe and part of Scandinavia. It is derived from the Germanic language and refers to someone who worked as a cooper, or a maker of barrels and casks. The variants of the surname vary in both spelling and pronunciation, but have the same origin.

Spelling variants of Kabell include Cabal, Caball, Cabell, Cobbalt, Kabel, Kabeal, Kabelle, Kabill, Kabyl, Kabbel, Kabble, and Kabels. In addition to many spelling variations, the surname is found under different surnames depending on the language and location of the family.

In German, Kabell is generally found under the variant Caball, while French-speaking parts of Europe find it spelled either Cabal or Caballe.

Scandinavian countries record the surname as Kabyl, Kabbel, Kabble and Kabels. The Scandinavian forms appear to be modified versions of the German cab, which was an old term for a type of carriage.

In the United Kingdom, Kabell is usually found under the spelling Cabell. This form of the surname is believed to have come from England and Scotland through migrating families, perhaps during periods of civil strife or wars.

Lastly, the Kabell surname is also seen under variant spellings in Eastern European countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. In the north-eastern parts of Europe the surname is found most often as Kabel and sometimes Kabeal.

In summarry, the same origin surname Kabell can be found under numerous spellings and surnames depending upon language and location.

Famous people with the name Kabell

• Frederick Kabell: Danish-American actor, best known for his starring role in the television anthology series, Playhouse 90.
• Kay Kabell: Danish former footballer who is now a football coach and manager.
• Shalee Kabell: Canadian singer/songwriter and musician.
• Harmony Kabell: American actress, best known for her roles in the feature films The Funky Texas Twist and Death Wish.
• Traci Kabell: Canadian Olympic swimmer and two-time bronze medalist.
• Tywriter Kabell: American socialite, philanthropist, and businesswoman.
• Ali Kabell: American stand up comedian.
• Brendan Kabell: American professional baseball player and coach.
• Jasmine Kabell: British singer/songwriter and actress.
• Alex Kabell: American professional surfer and model.

Other surnames

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