Lefevre

Occupational

Meaning

A blacksmith or metalworker, from Old French 'lefèvre'.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'lefèvre' meaning blacksmith or metalworker, from the Latin 'faber'. The surname originated as an occupational designation for blacksmiths and metalworkers.

About the Lefevre Surname

An occupational surname denoting a blacksmith or metalworker, one of France's most common occupational surnames. It appears in French records from the medieval period onward.

Distribution

Common throughout France, with notable concentrations in northern and central regions.

People with the Lefevre Surname

H.F. Lefevre

J.E. Lefevre

Sally Lefevre