Find out how popular the last name Genchi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Genchi.

Genchi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Genchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Genchi in America

Genchi is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Genchi surname appeared 361 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Genchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Genchi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Genchi

The surname "GENCHI" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gente," which means "people" or "folk," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to a community or group of people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GENCHI" can be found in the historic town of Palermo, Sicily, where records from the 16th century mention a family bearing this surname. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or settlement within the region.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Genchi (1633-1702) was born in Messina, Sicily. He was a renowned Jesuit scholar and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy. His writings provide valuable insights into the intellectual and religious climate of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname "GENCHI" was Vincenzo Genchi (1790-1867), a Sicilian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula into a single nation.

During the 19th century, the "GENCHI" surname can be found in various records and documents from the regions of Sicily and Calabria. For instance, a family by the name of Genchi was mentioned in a local census conducted in the town of Reggio Calabria in the 1820s.

In the early 20th century, a notable figure named Giuseppe Genchi (1885-1959) gained recognition as a renowned sculptor and artist. Born in Palermo, Sicily, his works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Italy, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this surname.

While the surname "GENCHI" has roots in Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria, it is important to note that individuals bearing this name have likely migrated to other parts of the world over time, contributing to the cultural diversity and richness of different communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Genchi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Genchi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Genchi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Genchi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Genchi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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