Find Vital Records Instantly!
Humphries Family History
Humphries Genealogy & Family TreeHumphries is an Welsh name from Denbighshire, Wales, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Old French roots hun ("bear cub") and frid ("peace"). The earliest known ancestor--William Humphreys--was recorded in 1240. The family motto is L'homme vrai aime son pays which means "The true man loves his country."
Other spellings of the name include "Humphreys," "Humfreys," "Humfries," "Humphrays," "Humphry," and "Humphryes." Notable people with the surname include Australian actor Barry Humphries (Finding Nemo, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Immortal Beloved), American basketball player Kris Humphries (Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards), and American football player Stan Humphries (Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers). The first Humphries to come to America were Edward and Blanche Humphries in Virginia in 1654.
Humphries Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Emma May Humphries -- --, 1866 September 22, 1941 Missouri
- Elizabeth Humphries -- --, 1812 December 0, 1858
- William Humphries -- --, 1760 December 23, 1820 North Carolina
- Sarah A. Humphries -- --, 1832 Alabama
- Susannah Humphries -- --, 1803 July 24, 1877 New South Wales
Humphries Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Frae L. Humphries -- --, 1852 December 0, 1927
- Uriah Humphries -- --, 1749 December 0, 1817
- Edwin Humphries -- --, 1813 December 0, 1891 Wiltshire
- Charles Humphries -- --, 1777 November 10, 1829 Virginia
- Fred Humphries -- --, 1880 December 0, 1880
