About Umphreys
The surname Umphreys is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name Humphrey, which itself comes from the Old Germanic name Hunfrid, meaning "peaceful warrior." The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became popular in Wales. Over time, the surname Umphreys evolved as a patronymic form, meaning "son of Humphrey." Today, individuals with the surname Umphreys can trace their ancestry back to Welsh or English origins and are part of a lineage associated with the name Humphrey.
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The surname Umphreys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Umphreys based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Umphreys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Umphreys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.