Explore the Family Name Genson
The meaning of Genson
1. Altered form of English Jenson. 2. French (Normandy and Lorraine): variant of Jeanson or Janson, diminutives of Jean ‘John’. History: The first bearer of the surname Genson in North America was Richard Genson, born in NY c.1759. He first appeared in the 1790 census with the surname spelled as Jenson. His origins are not known.
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How common is the last name Genson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Genson' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150th most common, but dropped to 34,465th in 2010, indicating a change of -0.92%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.62%, from 628 in 2000 to 657 in 2010. Despite the increase in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 fell by 4.35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #34,465 | -0.92% |
| Count | 628 | 657 | 4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of 'Gensons' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander almost doubled, jumping from 2.87% to 5.48%. The proportion of those claiming Hispanic heritage rose by 43.50%, while the percentage of individuals identifying as White slipped slightly from 89.97% to 88.58%. Interestingly, the proportion of 'Gensons' with Black ethnicity moved from 2.23% to zero in 2010, and no significant data was present for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 88.58% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.87% | 5.48% | 90.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.2% | 43.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.37% | -49.45% |
| Black | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |