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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
- Sarah Humphrey -- --, 1722 May 30, 1804 Massachusetts
- Arthula Pauline Humphrey -- --, 1872 April 30, 1930 Tennessee
- Sarah Humphrey -- --, 1831 July 10, 1917 Ontario
- Frankie Humphrey -- --, 1866 December 0, 1866 Iowa
- Mary Humphrey -- --, 1599 December 0, 1693
Humphrey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Humphrey -- --, 1961 February 28, 1989 Texas
- Elbert Humphrey -- --, 1914 February 4, 1993 Tennessee
- Robert Humphrey
- George Humphrey -- --, 1773 December 0, 1817 Virginia
- John Reuben Humphrey -- --, 1887 April 28, 1888 Utah
