Genn Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Genn Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Genn family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 19
School Boy 4
Butcher 2
Chimney Sweeper 1
Dom Serv 1
Almshouse Annuitant 1
Annuitant 1
Architects Pupil 1
Blacksmith 1
Boarder 1
Dress Maker 1
Engine Erector 1
Farmer Of 50 Acres Employing 1 Man 1 Boy Licensed 1
Grinder 1
Grinders Apprentice 1
Iron Pudler Ners Labourer At Class Works 1
Plumber 1
Plumber & Gas Fitter 1
Plumber & Glazier 1
Porter 1
Retired Smith 1
Servant Domestic 1
Tailoress 1
Tea Dealer & Tobacconist 1
Wife 1

Genn Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gunn 75% 25,668
2 Ginn 75% 6,104
3 Gann 75% 2,459
4 Guinn 60% 1,479
5 Genn 100% 791
6 Ganon 60% 441
7 Guinan 50% 197
8 Guenin 67% 175
9 Gennoe 67% 167
10 Gen 75% 106

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The surname Genn is the 5th most popular variant of Gunn.

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