HUMPHRIES
Humphries
Humphries is a surname of British origin that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Humphrey." The given name Humphrey itself is derived from the Old French name "Hunfrid," which is a combination of the Germanic elements hun meaning "bear cub" and frid meaning "peace."
Origins and Distribution: The Humphries surname is believed to have originated in Wales and England, with variations such as Humphreys and Humphrey being common. Over the centuries, the name spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals:
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Karen Humphries: British Olympic rower who competed in the women's quadruple skulls event.
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Sir Trevor Humphries: Renowned British architect known for his innovative designs.
Genealogy and Heritage: The Humphries surname is associated with a rich genealogical history, and many individuals with this surname have traced their ancestry through various genealogical records and DNA testing.
Crest and Coat of Arms: The Humphries family may have a specific coat of arms associated with their surname, typically depicting symbols and imagery that represent the family's values or history. This coat of arms may include elements such as lions, shields, and other heraldic symbols.
In modern times, the Humphries surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots while also evolving with the changing times. The name represents a proud lineage of individuals who have made contributions across various fields and endeavors.
There are approximately 15,825 people named Humphries in the UK. That makes it the 556th most common surname in Britain. Around 243 in a million people in Britain are named Humphries.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Humphris
- Humphrys
- Humphrey
- Humphreys
- Humphry
- Humphery
- Humphriss
- Humphray
- Hemphries
- Hamphries
- Hamphreys
- Humphreis
- Humphrie
- Hamphrys
- Homphries
- Humfrey
- Humfreys
- Humfries
- Humfry
- Humfryes
- Humpfries
- Humphereys
- Humpheries
- Humpheris
- Humpheryes
- Humpherys
- Humphfrey
- Humphires
- Humphirys
- Humphores
- Humphras
- Humphrays
- Humphrees
- Humphres
- Humphress
- Humphreyes
- Humphriess
- Humphriey
- Humphrise
- Humphrs
- Humphrye
- Humphryes
- Humphyres
- Humpries
- Hamphrey
- Hemphrey
- Humferis
- Humfress
- Humhries
- Humpfreys
- Humpfris
- Humphers
- Humphes
- Humphies
- Humphreson
- Humphreyies
- Humphryson
- Hunphries
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.