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Meaning & History
Fabbri is a common Italian surname derived from the Italian word fabbro, meaning “blacksmith,” which itself comes from Latin faber, also meaning “smith” or “artisan.” The surname is an occupational name, originally given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths—craftsmen who forged iron and other metals using fire and hammer. In medieval Italy, blacksmiths were essential members of any community, producing tools, weapons, and household items, and the surname spread widely across the country. Variants of the surname within Italy include Fabbro (the uninflected singular form) and Favero (a later formation from the same root).
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Sources: Wiktionary — Fabbri