Last Name Lefebre

The last name "Lefebre" is of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "febvre," meaning blacksmith. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a blacksmith.

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• INSEE statistics on the surname "Lefebre"
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