There are
737
Lefebers in the USALefeber is the
31412nd
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Lefeber
AdrianLefeber
Adrian Lefeber is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie.AnneLefebvre
Anne Lefebvre is a French track and field athlete who specializes in the heptathlon.DebbieLefever
Debbie Lefever is an American pop singer and songwriter best known for her hit song 'Hit the Floor.'JoDe
Jo De Meyer Lefebvre is a Belgian former professional road cyclist who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.RaphaelLefever
Raphael Lefever is a Belgian professional road cyclist who currently rides for the Wanty–Groupe Gobert team.JeanLefeber
Jean Lefeber is a French former footballer who played as a midfielder.JosephLefever
Joseph Lefever is an American art dealer and collector known for his expertise in American folk art.LucLefebvre
Luc Lefebvre is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix since 2015.MichelleLefebvre
Michelle Lefebvre is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.TomLefebvre
Tom Lefebvre is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Rimouski Océanic in the QMJHL.Lefeber Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Lefeber' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'leef' which means 'favor' or 'grace' and 'ber' which means 'bear' or 'carry'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was regarded as a bearer of grace or favor.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Lefeber' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, Belgium, and areas with Dutch influence such as Suriname and parts of Indonesia. There are also smaller populations of individuals with the surname 'Lefeber' in countries like Germany, France, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Lefeber' include 'Le Febvre', 'Lefebre', 'Lefbergen', 'Lefaivre', 'Lefevere', 'Lefever', 'Lefebvre', and 'Lafeber'. These variations may have resulted from differences in pronunciation or spelling over time or in different regions.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Lefeber' are closely tied to the historical movement of Dutch-speaking populations. Dutch colonization and trade networks in the past have led to the presence of 'Lefeber' individuals in former Dutch colonies such as Suriname and Indonesia. Additionally, individuals with the surname 'Lefeber' have migrated to other countries like Canada and the United States for various reasons, including economic opportunities and family reunification.