Explore the Family Name Genera
The meaning of Genera
Hispanic: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Genera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Genera" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147 in terms of commonality, while in 2010 it dipped to 62,189, a decrease of 5.14%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 320 to 322 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 0.63%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #62,189 | -5.14% |
| Count | 320 | 322 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genera
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Genera" remained predominantly Hispanic over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic dipped only slightly by 0.61% from 81.56% in 2000 to 81.06% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a rise of 7.29%, moving from 15.63% in 2000 to 16.77% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander dropped entirely from 1.56% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no recorded changes for ethnic identities under "Two or more races," "Black", or "American Indian and Alaskan Native."
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.56% | 81.06% | -0.61% |
| White | 15.63% | 16.77% | 7.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |