We are direct descendant of our grandfather, Sixto Rabe, (who died during World War II), married to Marcelina Raposas. Sixto and Marcelina were blessed with four children, (Bernardo, Gerardo, Anastasia and Caridad).

Several years after the war where Sixto died, Marcelina was later married to Dionisio Rapanut (now also deceased).  The marriage with Dionisio were also blessed with four (Alejandria, Lucilla, Mario and Shirlyn).

All eight children (including Marcelina) are now living and are citizens of United States, while Gerardo, 68 years old, passed away and was laid to rest in Gilroy, California.

Rabe Origin^[1]

The name RABE is derived from an Old-German personal name, which meant "raven."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Raabe, Rable, Rab, Raaber, Raber, Rave (northern Germany), Rabe, Rabl (Bavaria), Rable, Rabb, Raab and many more.

First found in Austria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Kilian Rab, who sailed to America in 1709. Among the many to follow this first settler were: Christoff Rabe, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1734; Conrad Raber to Philadelphia in 1746.

Rabe Coat of Arms
Before an artist or craftsman can render a Coat of Arms, it must exist. In other words the arms must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial. Therefore, to the heraldic artist it presents a formidable challenge, whilst he may enjoy considerable freedom within certain limits. The objects in the arms, crest and supporters, their colours and dispositions may not be altered.

Rabe Worldwide

There are lots of well known people of surname Rabe. Most of them comes from Germany, not surprisingly.  Some of them are:

• John Rabe (November 23, 1882 – January 5, 1950) was a German businessman whose Nanjing Safety Zone sheltered some 250,000 Chinese from slaughter during the Nanjing Massacre ("Rape of Nanjing").
• Jean Rabe - a fantasy and science fiction writer who sometimes dabbles in military fiction and mysteries.
• David William Rabe (born March 10, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa) is an American playwright and screenwriter. He is married to actress Jill Clayburgh since 1979. They have two children, one of whom is actress Lily Rabe. The Untouchables: Capone Rising (2008)
• Sheila Rabe -a popular speaker at writers' conferences and women's retreats. And when she's not writing, promoting her books, speaking somewhere, or nagging her kids, she can be found at her piano, composing songs.
• Aron Rabe e Hijos S.A. - fabrication, distribution and sales of construction materials in Argentina.
• RABE - a German fashion factory.

• Rachael Ray's Broccoli Rabe and Orecchiette 
• Mario Batali's Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Braised Scallions, Broccoli Rabe and Dried Tomato Pesto
• Tyler Florence's Bone-In Pork Roast with Broccoli Rabe 

And finally, at Wolfgang Puck's Spago, they are serving Roasted Fillet of Beef with Broccoli Rabe and Cipollini Onions.