Fabbri Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Fabbri surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Fabbri name
Fabbri is the plural of Fabbro, an Italian occupational surname for a smith or craftsman, from Latin faber. The form with -i is typical of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, where Fabbri ranks among the most common surnames. Emigration took it to the Americas.
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Fabbri name FAQ
What does the Fabbri name mean?
Smiths, craftsmen. Common variants include Fabbro, Fabri, Fabris.
Where does the Fabbri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
Is there a Fabbri coat of arms?
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Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.