Winsper

Winsper is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the southern counties of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wynn," meaning joy or delight, and "spere," which translates to spear. Therefore, Winsper likely originally denoted a person with a joyful or victorious spirit.

The Winsper surname can be traced back to medieval England, and historical records show the name being most commonly found in Hampshire and Sussex. Over the centuries, bearers of the Winsper name have been recorded in various documents, including parish registers, census records, and other genealogical sources.

Notable individuals with the surname Winsper have contributed to various fields, from literature and the arts to politics and business. The name has spread beyond its English origins, with Winspers residing in different parts of the world, often as a result of migration and global mobility.

The Winsper surname continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it the ancestry and heritage of those who have borne the name in the past. Today, individuals with the surname Winsper can be found across the United Kingdom and in communities around the globe, maintaining a connection to their English roots.

There are approximately 388 people named Winsper in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Winsper.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Barry
  • David
  • James
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Ann
  • Jacqueline
  • Jean
  • Kelly
  • Leanne
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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