Explore the Family Name Humphrys
The meaning of Humphrys
English, Welsh, and Cornish: variant of Humphries.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Humphrys in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Humphrys saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,004th most common surname in the United States, dropping to 92,719th in 2010 — a decline of 11.7%. The census also recorded a drop in count: from 211 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, marking a 6.16% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Humphrys surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #92,719 | -11.7% |
| Count | 211 | 198 | -6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Humphrys
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Humphrys surname. In 2000, approximately 95.26% of those bearing the Humphrys name identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. However, an interesting shift occurred within the Hispanic and Black categories. In 2000, no individuals with the Humphrys surname identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, 3.03% did. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black went from 3.32% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 93.94% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |