2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ginex
A Spanish or Catalan surname derived from the personal name Ginés.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Ginex. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ginex surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Ginex in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginex, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ginex
The surname GINEX has its origins in the Italian region of Liguria, specifically in the coastal town of Genoa. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th century, derived from the Italian word "ginestra," meaning broom plant. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with these shrubs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GINEX surname dates back to 1274, when a document from the Genoese archives mentions a merchant named Guglielmo GINEX. This indicates that the name had already established itself within the city's mercantile community by the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the GINEX family played a notable role in the political and economic affairs of Genoa. Historical records from 1342 mention a Francesco GINEX, who served as a member of the city's governing council. Additionally, a merchant named Simone GINEX is documented as having conducted trade with the Byzantine Empire during this period.
As the GINEX family prospered, they expanded their influence to other parts of Italy. In the late 15th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Florence, where they gained prominence as bankers and patrons of the arts. One of the most notable figures from this period was Andrea GINEX (1452-1528), a renowned humanist scholar and author.
The name GINEX also found its way to other parts of Europe through migration and trade. In the 16th century, a merchant named Niccolò GINEX (1504-1581) established himself in the city of Antwerp, where he played a pivotal role in the city's thriving textile industry.
Later, in the 18th century, a French nobleman named Jacques GINEX (1712-1789) achieved recognition for his military service during the Seven Years' War. He was awarded the title of Comte (Count) for his bravery on the battlefield.
Throughout its history, the GINEX surname has been associated with various notable individuals in fields ranging from commerce and politics to academia and the arts. While the name's origins can be traced back to the coastal regions of Italy, it has since spread across Europe and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ginex
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginex, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ginex bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ginex surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ginex
Ginex appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-12 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,041 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 10,041 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ginex surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #154,182 | -7.0% |
| Count | 115 | 103 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ginex bearers went from 115 to 103 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 10,041 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #154,182.
FAQ
Ginex surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ginex?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Ginex. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Ginex?
Ginex ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Ginex. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ginex.
Has Ginex become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ginex went from 115 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Ginex?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginex, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ginex in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ginex appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ginex (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ginex mean?
A Spanish or Catalan surname derived from the personal name Ginés. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ginex (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Ginex?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Ginex on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.