Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage French Meaning & History Occupational name meaning "blacksmith" in Old French, derived from Latin faber. See All RelationsRelated Names VariantsFabre, Fabron, Faure, Favre, Favreau, Lefebvre, LefèvreOther Languages & CulturesFabbri, Fabbro, Favero(Italian) Entry updated April 16, 2019