Cabell

Cabell is a surname of English origin that has spread to North America and other English-speaking regions. In the United States, families bearing the name Cabell appear in historical records dating to the colonial period, and the name persists in modern American communities.

As a place name, Cabell appears in several geographic contexts, most prominently in Cabell County, West Virginia. Other localities and features in the region carry the name as well. In these cases, the use of Cabell typically reflects historical associations with individuals who bore the surname or with families associated with early settlement and local leadership.

Institutions and public facilities sometimes bear the Cabell name, including libraries, schools, and other civic buildings. In such instances, the name usually honors a person with the Cabell surname or commemorates a family’s historical ties to a community.

There is no broader, widely used definition of cabell outside proper nouns; it is primarily encountered as a surname and as a toponym. Variants and related surnames, such as Capell or Capel, reflect historical spelling variations and related lineages.

For further clarification on specific individuals, places, or institutions named Cabell, consulting biographical and genealogical sources or local historical records is recommended.