About Gillespy
The surname Gillespy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Gille Easbaig, meaning "servant of the bishop." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who held the occupation or status of a servant to a bishop. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to become Gillespy.
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