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The surname Febvre was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Febvre research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1706 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Febvre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Febvre, Febvres, Febvrre, Febvree, Feebvre, Febbvre, Febvress, Febvrres and many more.
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
In France, the name Febvre is the 3,511st most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: