Explore the Family Name Gentis
The meaning of Gentis
1. North German and Dutch: variant of Gentes. 2. French: variant of Gentès (see Gentes). Some characteristic forenames: French Thierry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gentis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gentis experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gentis held the rank of 63,632 on the list of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 67,943. This represents a decline of 6.77%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gentis surname only fell marginally from 293 to 290, indicating a reduction of just over 1%. Consequently, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of Gentis dipped from 0.11 to 0.1, a change of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #67,943 | -6.77% |
| Count | 293 | 290 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gentis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Gentis surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (95.56%) of those with the Gentis surname identified as White; by 2010, this proportion fell slightly to 93.45%. Interestingly, despite no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander heritage in 2000, by 2010 this group represented 2.76% of those with the Gentis surname. A small percentage (2.39%) identified as having two or more races in 2000, however, this figure was not reported for 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.45% | -2.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |