Le Feuvre Surname

302,077th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1,257 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
France
Highest density in:
Jersey

Le Feuvre Surname User-submission:

The surname Le Feuvre has its origins in France and derives from the French word feuvre, which means 'blacksmith'. The prefix le means 'the' in French, indicating a specific association with the occupation or possibly the geographical location of the individual or family.

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Le Feuvre Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
France6231:106,61815,795
Jersey2081:47728
England1291:431,92329,000
Australia1061:254,67623,375
Canada461:800,99162,809
Chile351:503,32812,866
South Africa291:1,868,19787,346
Guernsey291:2,222539
Thailand201:3,531,917315,217
United States161:22,653,683662,747
New Zealand141:323,45226,435
Argentina131:3,287,955132,850
Northern Ireland111:167,7318,683
Scotland101:535,38220,332
Switzerland41:2,053,22997,179
Wales41:773,63329,106
Hong Kong21:3,667,74211,574
Spain11:46,752,036156,870
Singapore11:5,507,70347,049
Saudi Arabia11:30,855,81763,028
Monaco11:37,0664,748
Kenya11:46,179,900103,372
Italy11:61,156,688199,583
Germany11:80,505,459560,955
Brazil11:214,074,3321,693,628
Austria11:8,515,435118,036
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland11:4,429,86640,727
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Jersey3451:1505
Guernsey351:933154
England251:975,01539,671
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States11:50,218,684817,899

Le Feuvre Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The surname Le Feuvre has its origins in France and derives from the French word feuvre, which means 'blacksmith'. The prefix le means 'the' in French, indicating a specific association with the occupation or possibly the geographical location of the individual or family. It's common for surnames to have occupational origins, and in this case, Le Feuvre likely denoted someone whose ancestors were blacksmiths or metalworkers. Blacksmithing was a significant trade historically, involved in crafting tools, weapons, and various iron implements, making it a profession of considerable importance in medieval times. Over generations, occupational surnames like Le Feuvre were passed down, solidifying familial identities based on ancestral professions or locations. As families spread or migrated, the surname might have evolved or been adapted phonetically, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation across regions and over time.

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Le Feuvre Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Le Feuvre Come From? nationality or country of origin

Le Feuvre is held by more people in France than any other country or territory. It can also appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Le Feuvre? popularity and diffusion

The last name Le Feuvre is the 302,077th most commonly used surname internationally, borne by around 1 in 5,797,570 people. The last name occurs mostly in Europe, where 81 percent of Le Feuvre are found; 50 percent are found in Western Europe and 50 percent are found in Gallo-Europe.

It is most frequently occurring in France, where it is borne by 623 people, or 1 in 106,618. In France Le Feuvre is most prevalent in: Brittany, where 48 percent are found, Pays de la Loire, where 17 percent are found and Île-de-France, where 15 percent are found. Without taking into account France this surname occurs in 25 countries. It is also common in Jersey, where 17 percent are found and England, where 10 percent are found.

Le Feuvre Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Le Feuvre has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Le Feuvre last name increased 516 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it increased 1,600 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Le Feuvre Last Name Statistics demography

The religious adherence of those holding the last name is chiefly Anglican (100%) in Ireland.

The amount Le Feuvre earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 133.15% more than the national average, earning R 554,052 per year; in United States they earn 35.43% more than the national average, earning $58,438 USD per year and in Canada they earn 57.01% more than the national average, earning $78,007 CAD per year.

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