Find out how popular the last name Lespier is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lespier.

Lespier, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lespier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lespier in America

Lespier is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lespier surname appeared 213 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lespier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lespier to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lespier

The surname LESPIER is of French origin, emerging in the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly Normandy and Picardy. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "l'espier," which translates to "the spy" or "the observer."

This surname was likely given to individuals who held the occupation of a scout or a watchman, responsible for keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings. It could also have been bestowed upon those who possessed keen observational skills or a reputation for being watchful and alert.

One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name LESPIER can be found in the 13th-century Rolls of Arms, a compilation of heraldic records. In these rolls, the name is spelled as "L'Espier," reflecting its Old French origins.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries, in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. The spellings "Lespier" and "Le Spier" were commonly used at the time.

Notable individuals bearing the LESPIER surname include:

1. Guilliaume LESPIER (c. 1320 - 1387), a renowned archer from Normandy who fought in the Hundred Years' War under the command of King Edward III of England.

2. Jehan LESPIER (c. 1410 - 1479), a skilled cartographer and explorer from Picardy, known for his detailed maps of the northern French coastline.

3. Marie LESPIER (c. 1525 - 1592), a prominent figure during the French Wars of Religion, renowned for her courage and strategic planning in defending her family's estate against enemy forces.

4. Jacques LESPIER (c. 1650 - 1718), a respected vintner from the Champagne region, credited with developing innovative wine-making techniques that influenced the region's renowned sparkling wine production.

5. Émilie LESPIER (1794 - 1868), a pioneering educator from Normandy, who established one of the first schools for girls in the region, promoting equal educational opportunities for women.

Throughout history, the LESPIER surname has been associated with various locations across northern France, including villages and hamlets bearing similar names, such as Lespiers, Lespiere, and Le Spier. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lespier

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lespier.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lespier was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lespier has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lespier was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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