Early Origins of the Lunbgspey family
The surname Lunbgspey was first found in
Yorkshire where they held a
family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced with William Longespee
(c. 1176-1226), illegitimate son of King Henry II,
nickname "Longespée" or "Long Sword."
Early History of the Lunbgspey family
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Lunbgspey Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Longespee, Longspey, Longspy, Longknife, Lunbgspey and many more.
Early Notables of the Lunbgspey family (pre 1700)
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was William Longespée, (c.1176-1226), illegitimate son of Henry II of
England, 3rd Earl of Salisbury. He was an English noble, best remembered for his command of the English forces at the Battle of Damme, remaining loyal to King John. King Henry acknowledged him as...
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Migration of the Lunbgspey family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..