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Humphrey Family History
Humphrey Genealogy & Family TreeHumphrey is a Welsh name from Denbigshire, Wales, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings in the 11th Century. It comes from the Old French given name Humfrey which comes from Germanic roots hun ("bear cub") and frid ("peace"). The earliest known ancestor--William Humphrey--was recorded in 1240. The family motto is L'homme vrai aime son pays which means "The true man loves his country."
Other spellings include "Homfray," "Humfrey," "Humfrie," "Humphereys," "Humphries," "Humphray," "Humphris," and "Humphryes." Notable people with the surname include American basketball player Ryan Humphrey (Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, Tulsa 66ers), American actress Renee Humphrey (Mallrats, French Kiss, Fun), and American football player Claude Humphrey (Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles). The first Humphreys to come to America was John Humphrey in Massachusetts in 1639.
Humphrey Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Andrew Milton Humphrey -- --, 1909 October 0, 1978 Virginia
- James Lewis Humphrey -- --, 1852 July 12, 1925 Ohio
- George Humphrey -- --, 1795 December 0, 1850 Virginia
- Nancy Humphrey -- --, 1791 December 7, 1883 Virginia
- Margaret Humphrey -- --, 1607 March 1, 1692
Humphrey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Jonas Humphrey -- --, 1611 December 0, 1722
- Rebecca Humphrey -- --, 1657 August 23, 1697
- Harriet N. Humphrey -- --, 1858 June 4, 1932
- Mary Humphrey -- --, 1785 June 29, 1812 Vermont
- Rhoda Humphrey -- --, 1787 November 1, 1861 Vermont
