Genereaux

Genereaux Meaning & Origin

About Genereaux
The surname Genereaux is of French origin and is derived from the word "généreux," meaning "generous" in English. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their generosity or kindness. The name may have been given to individuals who were particularly charitable or open-hearted in their actions and behavior. Over time, the surname Genereaux has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Genereaux: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Genereaux 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 Genereaux is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N ER0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/genereaux*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNR', 'KNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G562

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genereaux in Braille

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

The name Genereaux in braille

How to sign the name Genereaux using Sign Language

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

The name Genereaux in sign language

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