Espino

Espino is a surname of Spanish origin that is also found in the United Kingdom due to historical ties between the two countries. The name is derived from the Spanish word espino, meaning "thorn," and may have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a thorn bush or hedge.

Individuals with the surname Espino may have roots in Spain or Latin America, as well as those with British or English heritage. Variants of the name include Espina and Espinosa.

The Espino surname is relatively uncommon in the UK compared to more traditional British surnames, but can still be found among diverse communities. Like many surnames, Espino can reveal interesting insights into a person's genealogy, heritage, and cultural background.

Further research into individual family histories and genealogical records may provide more specific information about the origins and spread of the Espino surname in the British Isles.

There are approximately 34 people named Espino in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Espino.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

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