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

Genito, 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 Genito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Genito in America

Genito is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Genito surname appeared 157 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 Genito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Genito 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 Genito

The surname Genito originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "genitus," meaning "born" or "begotten." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was born in unusual or remarkable circumstances.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Genito" and "Gennito," in regions of southern Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. These early references point to the name's Italian roots and its association with the Latin language.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Matteo Genito, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 14th century. His name appears in several commercial documents from that era, indicating the presence of the Genito family in the city's mercantile circles.

Another notable figure was Giacomo Genito, a scholar and poet from Salerno who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of his time, having written several poems and treatises that have been preserved in various manuscripts.

In the 16th century, the name Genito can be found in records from the town of Sorrento, near Naples. One such record mentions a Francesco Genito, a landowner and vintner who was involved in the local wine trade.

During the Renaissance period, a famous artist named Giovanni Battista Genito flourished in Naples. Born in 1560, he was a renowned painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in the city and surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the Genito family seems to have spread to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by the presence of individuals with this surname in regions like Tuscany and Umbria. One notable figure from this era was Vincenzo Genito, a Neapolitan architect who designed several churches and palaces in his hometown during the early 1600s.

While the surname Genito is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe over the centuries, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a long and rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Genito

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

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

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