Explore the Family Name Gensch
The meaning of Gensch
Germanized form of Sorbian Jeńš and Jenš (see Jensch 1), and also of Jenč (see Jentsch 1, compare Gentsch). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerlinda.
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How common is the last name Gensch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gensch has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gensch was ranked as the 57,849th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,505th position, a decrease of about 4.59%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the Gensch surname actually increased marginally from 329 to 333 during this period, representing a growth of approximately 1.22%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #60,505 | -4.59% |
| Count | 329 | 333 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gensch
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gensch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group accounted for approximately 96.66% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 95.80% in 2010. The second largest group identified themselves as Hispanic, representing nearly 2.74% in 2000, which slightly declined to 2.7% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.8% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 2.7% | -1.46% |
| 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% |