Find out how popular the last name Lafebre is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lafebre.

Lafebre, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lafebre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lafebre in America

Lafebre is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lafebre surname appeared 139 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lafebre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lafebre to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lafebre

The surname LAFEBRE has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the old French word "febvre," which means "blacksmith" or "smith." This name likely originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas with a strong metalworking tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAFEBRE can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval document from Paris that listed various trades and professions. In this record, dated around 1268, the name "Jehan le Febvre" is mentioned, indicating the occupation of a blacksmith or metalworker.

The surname LAFEBRE also appeared in several other historical documents and records from France, such as tax rolls, census records, and parish registers. For example, in the 14th century, a record from the town of Lille mentions a "Piere Lafebre," suggesting the name was already well-established in that region.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Jacques LAFEBRE (1520-1588) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. His name is found in several local records and land transactions from that time period.

Another individual of note was Marie LAFEBRE (1645-1712), a French writer and poet who lived in Paris during the reign of King Louis XIV. She was known for her satirical works and was part of the literary circles of her time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name LAFEBRE is associated with Jean-Baptiste LAFEBRE (1732-1806), a respected clockmaker and horologist from the city of Besançon, known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

Later, in the 19th century, a prominent figure was Louis LAFEBRE (1810-1879), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly and was actively involved in the political movements of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname LAFEBRE has maintained its connection to the metalworking and artisan traditions of France, reflecting the occupational origins of the name. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the core meaning and heritage of this surname have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lafebre

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lafebre.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lafebre was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lafebre has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lafebre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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