PUMPHREY
Pumphrey
Pumphrey is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Pumfrea" which means "Pumpkin" or "Gourd" and the word "hyrde" which means "herd" or "shepherd". The surname Pumphrey was likely originally used to describe someone who worked as a shepherd or tended animals near a pumpkin patch.
The Pumphrey surname has been present in England for centuries, with records dating back to the early days of the country. Variants of the surname have been found in different regions of England, including Pumfrey and Pumpfrey.
Individuals with the surname Pumphrey can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name has spread through migration and can be traced in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals with the surname Pumphrey have made contributions in various fields such as arts, science, and sports. Researching further into the genealogy of the Pumphrey family can provide insights into the history and evolution of this distinguished surname.
There are approximately 350 people named Pumphrey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Pumphrey.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Wales
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Welsh
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- David
- Guy
- Jake
- James
- John
- Kal
- Malcolm
- Mark
- Matthew
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Thomas
- Trevor
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Jessica
- Judith
- Julia
- Julie
- Laura
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sharon
- Theresa