Save Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname) Usage Italian Pronounced Pron. /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ko/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsIenco, Jenco, Genchi Meaning & History From Sicilian jencu "calf, young heifer or bullock", figuratively referring to a large or strong boy, derived from Latin iuvencus meaning "young" or "bullock; young man".