TheNameDBSable
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from the heraldic color sable (black) or from a personal name.
Etymology
From Old French 'sable' (black, the heraldic color) or possibly from a Germanic personal name. The surname may have originated as a nickname or from heraldic associations.
About the Sable Surname
An English or French surname possibly derived from the heraldic color sable or from personal names. The name remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
Distribution
Found in England, France, and North America with limited distribution.
Notable Bearers
Rare surname with limited documented notable bearers