Explore the Family Name Genn
The meaning of Genn
1. English: variant of Jean. 2. German: possibly from a Celtic root or from a short form of Heinrich (see Henry) or Johannes (see John).
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How common is the last name Genn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Genn saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 54,880th in 2000, it dropped to 63,218th by 2010, reflecting a change of -15.19%. The count also decreased in this period from 351 to 316, marking a -9.97% change. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k people dipped from 0.13 to 0.11 (-15.38%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #63,218 | -15.19% |
| Count | 351 | 316 | -9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Genn, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.45% to 89.56%. Those identifying as two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw a decrease, from 2.85% to 2.22%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 1.42% to 4.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 89.56% | -2.07% |
| Black | 1.42% | 4.11% | 189.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 2.22% | -22.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.85% | 2.22% | -22.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |