D'Albetot Family - Ourfolk
The name Spencer or DeSpencer
comes from the Latin dispensarius, or 'le dispencer' in Norman French, according to
historians. The term 'spence' also means a kitchen. However the intended meaning
of Spencer was 'Steward' or Stewart', one whois entrusted with the management of
property and finances, and that surname also derives from the same source.
1392, that the De Spencer family dropped the French
appellation De, and simply became known as Spencer.
comes from the Latin dispensarius, or 'le dispencer' in Norman French, according to
historians. The term 'spence' also means a kitchen. However the intended meaning
of Spencer was 'Steward' or Stewart', one whois entrusted with the management of
property and finances, and that surname also derives from the same source.
1392, that the De Spencer family dropped the French
appellation De, and simply became known as Spencer.
Last change (on this page): 15 OCT 2018