A product of humble origins, he was his parents' only child.

He often referred to his own humble origins, taking up the causes of poor people.

He tried to start a career in law, but met with resistance, possibly due to his humble origins.

From those humble origins, the school grew significantly in the early 20th century.

Such names could be a cover for humble social origins.

Despite his humble origins he had a reputation for mixing well with all levels of society.

Bunyan was of humble origin, and had no higher education.

I don't know the full history, but my father came from very humble origins and worked his way up.

They have in common, too, the rise from humble origins.

Many of them, there is no doubt, had a very humble origin.