Nationality of Espree surname
Hello,
I am writing from a public library in Washington State.
We have a library patron who is trying to determine the nationality of the surname Espree. They believe it to be French.
However, it does not show up in any of our dictionaries of surnames.
A search in the census records show that a vast majority of people with this last name claim a birthplace of Louisiana.
The only countries mentioned where Italy and Germany, each only once.
Given my limited understanding of the cultural history of Louisiana, it is possible that this name is indeed French in origin. However, it is odd to us that it does not appear in our dictionaries and that not a single person with this last name claimed France as a birthplace.
Can anyone tell me if this is a name unique to Louisiana? Perhaps a name with some meaning that is "taken on".
I am sorry if this is ends up being a double post. I can seem to find my original post on the boards.
Many thanks for any tips or directions you can give us.
Snohomish Public Library
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Re: Nationality of Espree surname
Melissa Smith 8/08/07