Explore the Family Name Humpherys
The meaning of Humpherys
English: variant of Humphries.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Humpherys in the United States?
The surname Humpherys has seen a rise in popularity in the U.S., based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Humpherys was ranked 36,328 in terms of surnames' popularity, but it climbed to 33,772 by 2010, marking a 7.04% increase. During this same period, the total count of people with the Humpherys surname also grew from 582 to 674, representing a 15.81% increase. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased by 4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #33,772 | 7.04% |
| Count | 582 | 674 | 15.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Humpherys
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Humpherys surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.58% of Humpherys identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 90.50% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases during this period. The Hispanic population with the Humpherys surname rose by 20.25%, from 3.95% in 2000 to 4.75% in 2010. Similarly, the Black population increased from 2.06% to 2.97%, marking a 44.17% change. However, there were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 90.5% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 4.75% | 20.25% |
| Black | 2.06% | 2.97% | 44.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.63% | -5.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |