Genet

Genet Meaning & Origin

About Genet
The surname Genet is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old French word "genet," which refers to the broom plant, known for its yellow flowers. Alternatively, it may be derived from the personal name "Genet," a diminutive form of "Jean," which is the French equivalent of John. The surname Genet is relatively rare and can be found in various regions of France.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Genet: 663
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,223
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛnɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNT', 'KNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genet in Braille

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

The name Genet in braille

How to sign the name Genet using Sign Language

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

The name Genet in sign language

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