Lespier

Lespier Meaning & Origin

About Lespier
The surname Lespier is of French origin and is derived from the word "espier," meaning "to spy" or "to watch." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a lookout or a spy. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for observing and reporting on activities or movements in a particular area. Over time, the surname Lespier has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lespier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lespier: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lespier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Lespier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S P IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/lespier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSP', 'LSPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lespier in Braille

Here's how to represent Lespier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lespier in braille

How to sign the name Lespier using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Lespier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lespier in sign language

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