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

Genese, 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 Genese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Genese in America

Genese is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Genese surname appeared 100 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 Genese.

The history of the last name Genese

The surname GENESE originated in Italy during the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "genesis," which means "origin" or "creation." This name was likely given to someone who was born or lived near a place associated with the beginning or founding of something significant.

GENESE is also thought to be related to the Italian word "genesei," which means "you will be born" or "you will originate." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to a child born under special circumstances or to someone who was considered a founder or pioneer in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GENESE surname can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people. This suggests that the name may have been carried to the Americas during the colonial era by Italian settlers or explorers.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the GENESE surname was Gioacchino GENESE (1592-1668), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on several prominent projects in Rome, including the renovation of the Basilica of St. Peter's and the construction of the Palazzo Spada.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Maria GENESE (1718-1799), an Italian painter and engraver known for her intricate religious and mythological works. Her paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe GENESE (1810-1878) was an Italian composer and conductor who was particularly renowned for his operas and sacred music compositions. He served as the director of the Conservatorio di Musica in Naples for several years.

Francesco GENESE (1856-1923) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the workers' rights movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Finally, Luciano GENESE (1904-1982) was an Italian-born American sculptor and artist who gained recognition for his public art installations and monuments across the United States, including the famous "Spirit of Transportation" sculpture in Detroit, Michigan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Genese

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

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 Genese 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.

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 Genese was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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