Explore the Family Name Genske
The meaning of Genske
Probably an altered form of German Genzke, a derivative of Gans or Ganz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Genske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Genske" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Genske was ranked as the 55,732nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 52,267th position, marking a 6.22% increase in its rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 344 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, representing a 15.41% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #52,267 | 6.22% |
| Count | 344 | 397 | 15.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genske
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Genske surname identify as White, with a minimal increase from 97.67% in 2000 to 97.98% in 2010. In 2010, there was a new record of Black ethnicity among the Genske population at 1.51%, which wasn't present in 2000. During this same period, people who identified under two or more races dropped to zero. There were no recorded instances of the Genske surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.98% | 0.32% |
| Black | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |