Gen

Gen Meaning & Origin

About Gen
The surname Gen is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "gen," meaning "source" or "origin." It can also be a variant of the surname "Genn," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Gershon" and means "exile" or "stranger." Additionally, Gen can be a shortened form of other surnames such as "Genji" or "Genzo." As with many surnames, the specific meaning can vary depending on the region and family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gen: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N ER0 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ʤɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JN', 'KN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gen in Braille

Here's how to represent Gen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gen in braille

How to sign the name Gen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gen in sign language

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