Explore the Family Name Genus
The meaning of Genus
Jamaican: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Genus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Genus" has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 78,549th most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed to the 62,359th position - an increase of over 20 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 226 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, a growth of approximately 42 percent. The proportion of people named Genus per 100,000 residents also increased by 37.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #62,359 | 20.61% |
| Count | 226 | 321 | 42.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genus
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Genus', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of those with the surname identified as Black, with this group growing from 77.88 percent to 83.18 percent. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 7.52 percent to 4.05 percent. The representation of White holders of the surname dropped slightly from 11.50 percent to 10.28 percent. Importantly, there was also a new emergence of Hispanic individuals with this surname, which was not recorded in 2000 but constituted 1.87 percent in 2010. No individuals with the surname 'Genus' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.88% | 83.18% | 6.81% |
| White | 11.5% | 10.28% | -10.61% |
| Two or More Races | 7.52% | 4.05% | -46.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |