Faure

Occupational

Meaning

A blacksmith or metalworker, from the Latin 'faber'.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'faber' meaning craftsman or blacksmith, which became 'faure' in Old French. The surname originated as an occupational designation for metalworkers and blacksmiths.

About the Faure Surname

An occupational surname denoting a blacksmith or metalworker, one of the oldest occupational surnames in France. It appears in French records from the medieval period.

Distribution

Found throughout France, with concentrations in southern and central regions.