The surname "Sébire" has French origins. It is derived from the Old French word "sévrier," which means "to graft" or "to inoculate." The name likely originated as an occupational surname, originally given to someone who was involved in grafting or inoculating plants, particularly fruit trees. In French, "sébire" can also refer to a small ax used for pruning vines, which may be another possible origin of the surname. It is worth noting that surnames often evolved and changed over time, and different branches of a family may have variations in spelling or interpretations.