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

Genger, 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 Genger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Genger in America

Genger is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Genger surname appeared 182 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 Genger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Genger 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 Genger

The surname GENGER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "geng," which means "journey" or "passage." It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely used to identify those who frequently traveled or lived near important trade routes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GENGER surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of official documents from the 12th century. In this manuscript, a certain "Henricus Genger" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the town of Regensburg in 1187. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the GENGER name began to spread across other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Records from this period show variations in spelling, such as "Gengher," "Gencker," and "Gengker," reflecting the linguistic diversity of the time.

Notable individuals bearing the GENGER surname include Johannes Genger (1463-1512), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig, who played a significant role in the early years of the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Hans Genger (1570-1635), a skilled cartographer and mapmaker who produced detailed maps of various German territories.

In the 17th century, the GENGER name appears in several church records and municipal documents across Germany and Austria. One notable example is Christoph Genger (1612-1680), a successful merchant and city councilor in the city of Nuremberg.

The 18th century saw the GENGER name spread further across Europe, with records indicating families bearing this surname in regions such as Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) and Prussia (now parts of Germany and Poland). One notable individual from this period was Johann Genger (1723-1804), a respected composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Württemberg.

As the centuries progressed, the GENGER surname continued to be represented by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, and professionals. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots in the German language and the concept of travel and movement have remained a consistent part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Genger

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

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

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