About Humber
The surname Humber is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "humber," which refers to a large tidal river. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or by the River Humber in England. The river itself has historically been an important waterway and played a significant role in trade and transportation. Therefore, the surname Humber likely denotes someone who resided in close proximity to this prominent river.
The surname Humber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Humber based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Humber is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Humber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Humber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.