Explore the Family Name Genzel
The meaning of Genzel
East German: from a pet form of Jantz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Genzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Genzel has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Genzel was ranked 69,854th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed up to 68,547th. This represents an improvement of 1.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew over this decade, going from 262 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, a rise of 9.54%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #68,547 | 1.87% |
| Count | 262 | 287 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genzel
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Genzel identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there's been a small decrease in this group over the years. In 2000, 94.66% identified as White, slipping to 92.33% in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.46%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic showed a percentage increase of 21.83%, rising from 2.29% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Additionally, a new category appeared in 2010 with 2.79% of people with the Genzel surname identifying as two or more races. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not see any change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 92.33% | -2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.79% | 21.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |