Lampre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Lampre

What does the name Lampre mean?

The name Lampre is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the village of Lamprey, located in the county of Devon.

Early Origins of the Lampre family

The surname Lampre was first found in Devon, where the name is associated with the village of Lamprey. William Lampreye, who was also recorded as William de Lanteprey, was registered in Devon the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273.

Early History of the Lampre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lampre research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1295, 1524, 1750 and 1755 are included under the topic Early Lampre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lampre Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Lampre are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Lampre include: Lamprey, Lampree, Lampray, Lanteprey, Lantepray, Lampreye and many more.

Early Notables of the Lampre family

Arthur Lamprey, the Sheriff of Dublin in the 1750s

Migration of the Lampre family to Ireland

Some of the Lampre family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lampre migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Lampre or a variant listed above:

Lampre Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

F. Lampre to New Orleans in 1836