What is "degeneres"

DeGeneres is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Betty DeGeneres (born 1930), mother of Ellen DeGeneres and American activist.
• Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), American stand-up comedian, television hostess, and actress.
• Vance DeGeneres (born 1954), American actor, older brother of Ellen DeGeneres.
• Portia de Rossi, or Portia DeGeneres (born 1973), wife of Ellen DeGeneres and American actress.