Find out how popular the first name Deangelis has been for the last 1 years (from 1991 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deangelis by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Deangelis is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 13 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Deangelis.

The history of the first name Deangelis

The given name Deangelis has its origins in the Italian language. It is a compound name derived from the combination of two Italian words – "de" meaning "of" or "from," and "angelis" which is the genitive plural form of the Italian word "angelo" meaning "angel." Essentially, Deangelis translates to "of the angels" or "from the angels."

This name traces its roots back to the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. During this time, Italian names often incorporated religious references, reflecting the strong influence of the Catholic Church and Christian symbolism in the culture.

While there are no specific historical references to the name Deangelis appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used as a given name or a surname in various parts of Italy as early as the 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Deangelis can be found in the records of the city of Florence, where a man named Gherardo Deangelis was mentioned in a document dated 1487. Another notable individual bearing this name was Vincenzo Deangelis, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect from the city of Perugia.

Throughout history, several individuals with the given name Deangelis have left their mark in various fields. Here are five notable examples:

1. Angelo Deangelis (1550-1628), an Italian composer and music theorist from the city of Naples.
2. Girolamo Deangelis (1671-1739), an Italian mathematician and philosopher from the Kingdom of Naples.
3. Niccolò Deangelis (1784-1861), an Italian poet and playwright from the city of Rome.
4. Raffaele Deangelis (1830-1910), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in marble and bronze.
5. Deangelis Alessi (1892-1976), an Italian-American entrepreneur and businessman who founded the Alessi Bakery in Tampa, Florida.

These examples demonstrate the rich historical tradition and diverse backgrounds associated with the given name Deangelis, which has been carried by individuals from various regions of Italy and later, by Italian immigrants who settled in other parts of the world.

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