Explore the Family Name Humphres
The meaning of Humphres
English (Staffordshire): variant of Humphries. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Humphres in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Humphres saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,909 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 49,914, marking an 8.72% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased in this period, falling from 438 in 2000 to 420 in 2010 — a drop of 4.11%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Humphres per 100k population declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #49,914 | -8.72% |
| Count | 438 | 420 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Humphres
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Humphres between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Humphres identified as white slightly increased from 90.64% in 2000 to 92.38% in 2010. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased marginally by 3.83%, whereas there was a notable decrease of 47.81% in those identifying as two or more races. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also decreased from 2.97% to 2.38%. No Humphres were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 92.38% | 1.92% |
| Black | 2.97% | 2.38% | -19.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.83% | 1.9% | 3.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 1.43% | -47.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |