Where Does the MacCabe Surname Come From?

MacCabe sits within the McCabe family of names, which has Irish roots. Name scholars give the meaning as “Son of Cába ("cape, hood")”.

A variant of McCabe

Before spelling was fixed, McCabe was also written MacCabe. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written McCaba and Cabe.

Family crest and blazon

Arms linked to McCabe and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Want more than a summary? See the MacCabe family name pack.