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

Genovez, 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 Genovez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Genovez in America

Genovez is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Genovez surname appeared 126 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 Genovez.

The history of the last name Genovez

The surname GENOVEZ originated in Italy, specifically in the city of Genoa, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "genovese," which means "from Genoa." This name was likely given to individuals who either lived in or hailed from the city of Genoa or the surrounding region.

During the Middle Ages, Genoa was a prominent maritime republic and a major center of trade and commerce in the Mediterranean. Many Genoese merchants and seafarers traveled and settled in various parts of Europe and the Mediterranean basin, carrying their surname with them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GENOVEZ surname can be found in the Genoese annals from the 13th century, where it was mentioned in reference to a notable merchant family from the city.

In the 14th century, a wealthy banker and merchant named Andrea GENOVEZ (c. 1320-1390) is documented as having played a significant role in the financial affairs of the Republic of Genoa. His descendants continued to be influential in the city's affairs for several generations.

Another notable figure with the GENOVEZ surname was Paolo GENOVEZ (c. 1450-1518), a renowned navigator and cartographer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyages to the Americas. He was responsible for creating detailed maps of the newly discovered lands.

During the Renaissance, a branch of the GENOVEZ family settled in Venice, where they became prominent merchants and bankers. One member, Giacomo GENOVEZ (c. 1520-1587), was a renowned art patron and commissioned works from renowned artists such as Titian and Tintoretto.

In the 17th century, the GENOVEZ surname can be found in records from the Kingdom of Naples, where a family of that name held lands and titles. One notable figure was Vincenzo GENOVEZ (c. 1650-1718), a military commander who fought in the Wars of the Spanish Succession.

Over the centuries, the GENOVEZ surname has spread to various parts of Europe and beyond, carried by merchants, sailors, and immigrants from Italy. While the name may have undergone some variations in spelling, its origins can be traced back to the city of Genoa and its illustrious maritime history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Genovez

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

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

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