The Humfrey Family Name

Records tie Humfrey closely to Humphrey. The family name meaning is “Peaceful warrior”, the same as for Humphrey.

Family crest and blazon

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How the spelling arose

Humfrey writes “f” in place of the “ph” found in Humphrey, a common scribal difference. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Humphreys, Humphury and Humphries.

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