TheNameDBSpencer
MasculineMeaning
A person who dispenses provisions or supplies, originally an occupational surname for a steward or butler.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'spence,' meaning pantry or larder, combined with the agent suffix '-er'. The term referred to someone who managed household supplies in a noble or wealthy household.
About the Name Spencer
Originally a surname denoting an occupational role in medieval English households, Spencer became established as a given name in the 19th century. It carries connotations of service, reliability, and historical English tradition.