McCabe Scotish : MacCabe Sept of Clan MacLeod of Lewis Motto: "Aut Vincere Aut Mori" Translation: "Either Conquer Or Die" The surname McCabe takes it origins from the name MacCabe or MacCaba. Translation would give the surname the meaning "the son of the helmeted one." The McCabes trace back to the MacCabes of Isle of Lewis in Scotland. There they were a sept of Clan MacLeod of Lewis, who were one of the earliest organized lighthouse keepers. In the 1300's, the MacCabes left the Isle of Lewis for Ireland to become gallowglasses (mercenaries) in the armies of the O'Reillys, the O'Rourkes and the MacMahons. They settled mostly in the Counties of Monaghan and Cavan. The McCabe Coat of Arms is described as the following: Vert, a fess wavy between 3 salmon naiant argent; Crest: A demi segreant vert The following is the meaning of the Arms. Argent or Silver is for humility Vert or Green is for courtesy Fess is for a military belt Salmon is for perseverance Griffon is for vigilancy Below are the links to my Family as far as I can trace them thus far... [ Family Database | Photo Album ] [ Back to Mizak.net ]