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
Traveller 2
Brewer 2
Farmer 2
Independent 2
Female Servant 2
Jeweller 1
Apprentice 1
Soldier 1
Excise Officer 1
Army Retired 1
Silk Weaver 1
Accountant 1
Gardner 1
Pupil 1
Saddler 1
Surveyer 1
Chemist Apprentice 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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