James Langston Hughes, born on February 1, 1901 in Joplin, Missouri, USA, died in 1967
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Who is James Hughes?
James Hughes was a human born in the United States of America in the early months of 1901. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
What is the origin of the first name James?
James is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of the Latin name Iacomus, which was derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." James has been a royal name in Scotland and England for centuries and remains widely used today.
What is the origin of the last name Hughes?
Hughes is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from the Old French "Hugues," which comes from the Germanic "Hugo," meaning "heart" or "spirit." It is a patronymic form of the first name Hugh, indicating a person of spirited or enthusiastic lineage.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on April 19, 2024 on The Population Project. It was last edited on June 06, 2024.
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