Explore the Family Name Genes
The meaning of Genes
Catalan (Genés): variant of Gener or Ginés (see Gines).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Genes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Genes' had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th and by 2010, it dropped to the 79,338th position, marking an 8.82% change in rank. The number of individuals bearing the surname also experienced a small dip during the same period, going from 248 in 2000 to 240 in 2010 which is a 3.23% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also declined by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #79,338 | -8.82% |
| Count | 248 | 240 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genes
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Genes,' data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2010, the majority identified as White, which increased from 65.73% in 2000 to 68.33%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 23.79% to 22.08%. The proportion of Hispanics also fell from 8.06% to 7.08%. Interestingly, the 2010 Census saw the appearance of individuals with two or more races representing 2.5% of the total, a category that was not present in the 2000 data. No individual identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.73% | 68.33% | 3.96% |
| Black | 23.79% | 22.08% | -7.19% |
| Hispanic | 8.06% | 7.08% | -12.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |