Explore the Family Name Genser
The meaning of Genser
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who kept, tended, or sold geese, from Middle High German gans, German Gans ‘goose’. 2. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Gensen, near Waldsee. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe. German Mathias, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Genser in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Genser has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010 moving from 67,317th place to 69,170th place, a change of -2.75%. However, the count of people with this last name slightly increased by 3.65%, rising from 274 people in 2000 to 284 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #69,170 | -2.75% |
| Count | 274 | 284 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genser
In terms of ethnicity, the Genser surname predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group saw an increase from 93.80% in 2000 to 95.07% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased entirely to zero while those identifying with two or more races marginally dropped by -3.42%. Individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native held a constant percentage of zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 95.07% | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 2.82% | -3.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |