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

Geneus, 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 Geneus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geneus in America

Geneus is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geneus surname appeared 230 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 Geneus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geneus 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 Geneus

The surname "GENEUS" has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "gène," which means "torment" or "suffering." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who endured hardships or difficulties.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Beaumont-lès-Tours, a collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Beaumont in Tours, France. In this document, dated around 1180, there is a mention of a certain "Robertus Geneus."

The name "GENEUS" also appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, from the late 12th century. These were administrative records kept by the English Exchequer, and they list a "Willelmus Geneus" as a landowner in the county.

During the 13th century, the name seems to have spread across various regions of France. A notable figure from this period is Jean Geneus, a prominent merchant from Lyon who was involved in the textile trade. He lived from approximately 1225 to 1290.

In the 14th century, the name "GENEUS" can be found in the records of the University of Paris. One such entry mentions a "Petrus Geneus" who received his degree in theology in 1345.

The 15th century saw the emergence of a prominent family bearing the name "GENEUS" in the region of Normandy, France. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and administration. One of the most notable members was Guillaume Geneus, who served as the mayor of Rouen from 1482 to 1486.

As the centuries passed, the name "GENEUS" continued to spread across Europe, with various spelling variations emerging in different regions. In England, for instance, the name was sometimes rendered as "Jenoure" or "Jenowre."

Another notable figure was Étienne Geneus, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1600 to 1672. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his ideas were influential during the Enlightenment period.

In the 18th century, the name "GENEUS" gained prominence in the field of medicine. Jean-Baptiste Geneus, born in 1745 in Marseille, France, was a renowned physician and botanist. He made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their therapeutic properties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geneus

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

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

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