Message: "surname Spender" - Behind the Name

[Surname] surname Spender

by Tony Bettfuehr (guest)

11/24/2009, 12:50 AM

Could anyone explain me please the origin of British or Northern Europe surname Spendee?

Thanks in advance

- Marc (picard)

11/24/2009, 9:04 AM

The English name Spender comes from Old French despendour 'steward'.

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