The English surname Humphrey is ultimately of Anglo-Norman origin being brought to England with the Norman invasion in 1066. The patronymic surname Humphry comes from the Old French personal name Humfrey. The personal name is comprised of the Germanic elements hum meaning "bear cub" and frid meaning "peace." The name was borne by a 9th Century Saint , Bishp of Therouanne, who had many followers amongst Normans. The surname Humphrey is first recorded in English documents in 1273. Today there are 48,000 people with the last name Humphrey living in The United States.

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