The surname Albieri has a complex and non-univocal origin, with possible anthroponymic, nickname and functional derivations. According to E. Rossoni, it could derive from the medieval name Albiero, a variant of Alberico, of Germanic origin, formed from alb ("elf") and ric ("powerful, rich"), meaning "powerful as an elf" or "king of the elves". This name is documented as a surname as early as the 15th century in Castelvecchio di Valdagno (Vicenza), which confirms its use in northern Italy.

For his part, F. De Laurentiis proposes a broader interpretation, noting that the surname may have as its base the name Alba or the noun alba, with multiple possible meanings: "early morning" (related to habits or personal characteristics), "white or light" (in reference to physical appearance), or even linked to the production of wine from white grapes. He also suggests a possible derivation from albo, in which case the surname could have identified those who dealt with public registers or notice boards (albo comunale).

Taken together, the interpretations agree in pointing to a multiple origin, where Albieri may derive both from an old Germanic name and from Italian words with varied meanings, giving rise to different interpretations depending on the regional context and the particular history of each lineage.