There are
616
Humphrys in the USA
Humphry is the
36337th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Humphry

ENGHumphry

Humphry Osmond was an English psychiatrist and one of the first researchers to explore the potential therapeutic effects of hallucinogenic substances, particularly LSD, in the treatment of mental illness.

FrederickWilliam

Frederick William Humphrey was a Canadian politician who served as the 17th Premier of New Brunswick from 1908 to 1911.

HumphryDavy

Humphry Davy was a British chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the fields of electrochemistry and the discovery of numerous elements, including potassium, sodium, and calcium.

HumphryRepton

Humphry Repton was an English landscape designer and garden designer, known for his work in transforming and beautifying numerous country estates and gardens in the 18th century.

HumphreyBogart

Humphrey Bogart was an American actor and cultural icon, known for his roles in classic films such as 'Casablanca,' 'The Maltese Falcon,' and 'The African Queen.'

HumphreyLyttelton

Humphrey Lyttelton was an English jazz musician, broadcaster, and writer, known for his career as a jazz trumpeter and his long-running radio show 'The Humphrey Lyttelton Band.'

HumphrySlocombe

Humphry Slocombe is an American ice cream company known for their unique and unconventional ice cream flavors, including 'Secret Breakfast' (bourbon and cornflakes) and 'Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee.'

HumphryBowen

Humphry Bowen was a British chemist and crystallographer who made significant contributions to the field of inorganic chemistry and known for his work on the crystallography of small organic molecules.

HumphreyChetham

Humphrey Chetham was an English merchant and philanthropist who founded Chetham's Hospital in Manchester, England, now known as Chetham's School of Music and Chetham's Library.

HumphreyDeForest

Humphrey DeForest Bogart was an American film and stage actor. His performances in Classical Hollywood cinema films made him an American cultural icon.

Humphry Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Humphry' is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name 'Humfrey,' which itself is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Hunfrid' meaning 'peaceful warrior.' The surname 'Humphry' was often used as a patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named 'Humphrey.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Humphry' is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is also found in smaller numbers in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Humphry' include 'Humphreys,' 'Humphries,' and 'Humphrey.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Humphry' have been influenced by various factors, including colonial expansion, economic opportunities, and personal circumstances. Many individuals with the surname 'Humphry' have emigrated from the United Kingdom to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.