About Pumphrey
The surname Pumphrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pumpa" or "Pump," which means "pump" or "pumpkin." The addition of the suffix "-rey" indicates that the name was originally a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a place associated with a pump or pumpkin. Over time, the surname Pumphrey has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Pumphrey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pumphrey 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 Pumphrey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pumphrey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pumphrey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.