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![Show Contents]() Espey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The distinguished surname Espey is derived from the place named "Esply," in county Northumberland. The place name in turn is derived from the Old English "aespe," meaning "aspen," and "leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing." Thus, the surname indicates "one from Esply" or "one dwelling by the aspen wood." Early Origins of the Espey familyThe surname Espey was first found in Northern England, where the village of Esply was once located. It was a common practice during medieval times to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, it is likely that the progenitor of the name Espey was a native of Esply who had settled in another city. Early History of the Espey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Espey research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1541, 1564, 1678, 1785, 1838 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Espey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Espey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Espley, Esply, Espey, Espy, Esplin and others. Early Notables of the Espey familyNotable amongst bearers of this family name during their early history was Samuel Espy (d. 1838), who served the Continental Army as a militia officer during the American Revolution, and James Espy (1785-1860)...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Espey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Espey RankingIn the United States, the name Espey is the 17,363rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Espey familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michael Esplin, who immigrated to New York in 1806; Sarah Espy, who settled in Baltimore in 1811; David and Jane Espy, who emigrated from Ireland to Philadelphia in 1834.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Espey (post 1700) | + |
- H. A. Espey, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1924 2
- F. F. Espey, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1916 2
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