Genevieve Schmit

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Genevieve Schmit — woman of the family
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Genevieve Schmit 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 Schmit: Ady Schmit (born 1940), Luxembourgish footballer and manager Bob Schmit (born 1950), American football player Crazy Schmit (1866–1940), American baseball player Donny Schmit (1967–1996), American motorcycle racer Édouard Schmit (born 1930), Luxembourgish fencer Étienne Schmit (1889–1937), Luxembourgish politician and jurist Jean Schmit (1931–2010), Luxembourgish cyclist Lydie Schmit (1939–1988), Luxembourgish politician and educator Marc Schmit (born 1985), Luxembourgish sailor Mariette Schmit (born 1953), Luxembourgish fencer Matt Schmit, American politician Nicolas Schmit (born 1953), Luxemb. 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: Schmit

English

Ady Schmit (born 1940), Luxembourgish footballer and manager Bob Schmit (born 1950), American football player Crazy Schmit (1866–1940), American baseball player Donny Schmit (1967–1996), American motorcycle racer Édouard Schmit (born 1930), Luxembourgish fencer Étienne Schmit (1889–1937), Luxembourgish politician and jurist Jean Schmit (1931–2010), Luxembourgish cyclist Lydie Schmit (1939–1988), Luxembourgish politician and educator Marc Schmit (born 1985), Luxembourgish sailor Mariette Schmit (born 1953), Luxembourgish fencer Matt Schmit, American politician Nicolas Schmit (born 1953), Luxemb.

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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 Schmit

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 Schmit:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Schmit?
The surname Schmit originates from English. Ady Schmit (born 1940), Luxembourgish footballer and manager Bob Schmit (born 1950), American football player Crazy Schmit (1866–1940), American baseball player Donny Schmit (1967–1996), American motorcycle racer Édouard Schmit (born 1930), Luxembourgish fencer Étienne Schmit (1889–1937), Luxembourgish politician and jurist Jean Schmit (1931–2010), Luxembourgish cyclist Lydie Schmit (1939–1988), Luxembourgish politician and educator Marc Schmit (born 1985), Luxembourgish sailor Mariette Schmit (born 1953), Luxembourgish fencer Matt Schmit, American politician Nicolas Schmit (born 1953), Luxemb.
What are the origins of the name Genevieve Schmit?
The name Genevieve Schmit combines two different traditions: the first name Genevieve has Germanic roots, while the surname Schmit originates from English.
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