Spencer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Spencer Name Meaning: Occupational-a name for someone who is employed for work in the pantry of a house or monastery.

The name is of British origin & is middle english for 'Spenser' meaning butler or steward.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Spencer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Spencer family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 662
Female Servant 513
Independent 404
Labourer 277
Farmer 239
Male Servant 219
Cotton Weaver 162
Weaver 145
Shoe Maker 104
Tailor 94
Wool Comber 75
Cotton Spinner 68
Worsted Weaver 68
Butcher 64
Dress Maker 62
Frame Work Knitter 55
Carpenter 53
Blacksmith 52
Apprentice 47
Ag Labourer 47
Lead Miner 45
Clerk 44
Mason 38
Gardener 37
Grocer 36

Spencer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Spencer 100% 203,650
2 Spincer 86% 1,979
3 Spenser 86% 1,941
4 Spancer 86% 292
5 Sponcer 86% 206
6 Spooncer 75% 113
7 Spensor 71% 106

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The surname Spencer is the most popular version of all its varients

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