About Favre
The surname Favre is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "faber," meaning "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Favre is fairly common in French-speaking regions and has variations such as Fabre and Faber in other European countries.
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The surname Favre is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Favre based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Favre in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Favre using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.