Humphreys
Humphreys is a surname of Welsh origin, meaning "son of Humphrey." It appears in place names across the English-speaking world: Humphreys Peak in Arizona, Fort Humphreys in South Korea.
The spelling with -eys distinguishes it from the more common Humphries.
surname
Name from father's name
- WelshOf a Celtic nation
- JonesFrequent family name
- EvansWelsh-origin surname
- DaviesPatronymic from David
Williams · Thomas · Roberts · Lewis · Hughes · Edwards · Morgan · Griffiths
genealogy
Chart of ancestors
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- forebearsAncestral family members
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patronymic
Name from father's name
Davies · Williams · Thomas · Roberts · Lewis · Hughes · Edwards · Morgan · Griffiths · Jenkins
family tree
Chart of ancestors
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