Explore the Family Name Geno
The meaning of Geno
Altered form of French Gélinas (see Gelinas). Compare Genaw. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Geno are descendants of Étienne Gélinas/Gélineau from France (see Gelinas).
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How common is the last name Geno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geno's popularity has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 24,406th spot to the 24,531st. This represents a small change of -0.51%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Geno surname increased by 6.04%, from 961 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 2.78%, from 0.36 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #24,531 | -0.51% |
| Count | 961 | 1,019 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geno
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes within the Geno surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Genos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 30.14%, from 2.19% to 2.85%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased by 1.61%, from 88.87% to 87.44%. Hispanic Genos also saw a decrease of 7.25%, from 5.93% to 5.50%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black increased notably by 57.05%, from 1.56% to 2.45%. The percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as those identifying as two or more races, remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.87% | 87.44% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 5.93% | 5.5% | -7.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.19% | 2.85% | 30.14% |
| Black | 1.56% | 2.45% | 57.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |