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

Genga, 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 Genga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Genga in America

Genga is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Genga surname appeared 106 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 Genga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Genga 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 Genga

The surname Genga is of Italian origin, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the town of Genga, located in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region of central Italy. The name itself is derived from the Latin word "gingiva," which means "gum" or "gum ridge," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the dental or medical profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Genga can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Tudertino," a collection of historical documents from the city of Todi, dating back to the 12th century. In this manuscript, a certain "Petrus de Genga" is mentioned as a witness to a legal transaction in the year 1193.

During the Renaissance period, the Genga family gained prominence in the arts and architecture. One notable figure was Bartolomeo Genga (c. 1516-1558), an Italian architect and painter who worked on various projects in Rome, including the Palazzo Sacchetti and the Villa Lante in Bagnaia.

Another celebrated individual with the surname Genga was Girolamo Genga (c. 1476-1551), an Italian architect and sculptor who played a significant role in the construction of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome. He is credited with designing the iconic double-loggia of the basilica's façade.

In the literary realm, the name Genga is associated with Bernardino Genga (1620-1690), an Italian poet and scholar from the city of Siena. His works, which include sonnets and other poetic compositions, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Crossing over to the realm of politics, one cannot overlook the influential figure of Vincenzo Genga (1718-1805), an Italian diplomat and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Apostolic Nuncio to various European courts and played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Holy See and the French Revolution.

While the Genga surname may have originated from a specific region in Italy, its bearers have left an indelible mark across various fields, from architecture and art to literature and diplomacy, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Genga

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

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

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