Explore the Family Name Gengo
The meaning of Gengo
Italian: variant of Genco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Orlando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gengo in the United States?
The surname "Gengo" has seen a decline in popularity over the years, according to data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gengo was ranked 59,147th in terms of most common surnames and the count stood at 320. However, in 2010, the rank slipped further to 78,821 with the count decreasing to 242, marking a decrease of 24.38%. The proportion per 100k also saw a downward trend from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a drop of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #78,821 | -33.26% |
| Count | 320 | 242 | -24.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gengo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Gengo identify as White. In 2000, 94.38% identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.28% in 2010, an increase of 2.01%. The percentage of people who identified as Hispanic experienced a significant decrease from 4.69% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010, showing a change of -55.86%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation or change reported in both the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 96.28% | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 4.69% | 2.07% | -55.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |