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Humphreys (name) means an English surname, also the name of a small village in Missouri, United States. Example: “Humphreys is a patronymic surname derived from Humphrey.”

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An English surname, also the name of a small village in Missouri, United States.
"Humphreys is a patronymic surname derived from Humphrey."
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Plural
Humphreyses
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Etymology

From Humphrey plus the patronymic suffix -s.

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What does “Humphreys” mean?
The word “Humphreys” means an English surname, also the name of a small village in Missouri, United States.
How do you use “Humphreys” in a sentence?
Here is “Humphreys” used in a sentence: “Humphreys is a patronymic surname derived from Humphrey.”
What part of speech is “Humphreys”?
“Humphreys” is a name.
What is the meaning of Humphreys?
"Humphreys" (name) means an English surname, also the name of a small village in Missouri, United States.