Genevieve Lew

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Genevieve Lew — woman of the family
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Genevieve Lew is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Genevieve is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family". The surname Lew: Barzillai Lew (1743–1822), American soldier and musician Cameron Lew (born 1995), American musician, Ginger Root Connor Lew (born 2005), American football player Emma Lew (born 1962), Australian poet Harry Lew (1884–1963), American basketball player Lew Hing (1858–1934), Chinese-born American industrialist Jack Lew (born 1955), United States Secretary of the Treasury James Lew (born 1952), American martial arts actor Michael Lew (born 1965), Dutch scientist Peter Lew (born 1970), Australian businessman, son of Solomon Randy Lew (born 1985), American poker player Ronald S. W. Genevieve is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Genevieve reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Genevieve

Meaning: woman of the family

Germanic

Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".

Surname: Lew

Vietnamese

Barzillai Lew (1743–1822), American soldier and musician Cameron Lew (born 1995), American musician, Ginger Root Connor Lew (born 2005), American football player Emma Lew (born 1962), Australian poet Harry Lew (1884–1963), American basketball player Lew Hing (1858–1934), Chinese-born American industrialist Jack Lew (born 1955), United States Secretary of the Treasury James Lew (born 1952), American martial arts actor Michael Lew (born 1965), Dutch scientist Peter Lew (born 1970), Australian businessman, son of Solomon Randy Lew (born 1985), American poker player Ronald S. W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Genevieve is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Genevieve by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Genevieve Lew

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Genevieve Lew:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Genevieve?
The first name Genevieve originates from Germanic. Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".
When was Genevieve most popular?
The name Genevieve reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lew?
The surname Lew originates from Vietnamese. Barzillai Lew (1743–1822), American soldier and musician Cameron Lew (born 1995), American musician, Ginger Root Connor Lew (born 2005), American football player Emma Lew (born 1962), Australian poet Harry Lew (1884–1963), American basketball player Lew Hing (1858–1934), Chinese-born American industrialist Jack Lew (born 1955), United States Secretary of the Treasury James Lew (born 1952), American martial arts actor Michael Lew (born 1965), Dutch scientist Peter Lew (born 1970), Australian businessman, son of Solomon Randy Lew (born 1985), American poker player Ronald S. W.
What are the origins of the name Genevieve Lew?
The name Genevieve Lew combines two different traditions: the first name Genevieve has Germanic roots, while the surname Lew originates from Vietnamese.
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