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Spence


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Origin Of The Surname Spence

Meaning Of The Surname Spence

Dispense

Interesting Facts About Spence

It is thought that this Norman French surname was brought over to Britain by the Normans during the invasion in 1066. It may have been given to people on an occupational basis for someone who dispensed food kept in a pantry in a big house or monastery as it is believed that the name comes from the French word ‘despense’ which comes from the Latin word ‘dispendere’, which both mean to weigh out or dispense.

Spence Statistics

Spence is the number 458 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 21,065 share the surname Spence in the UK.

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