Find out how popular the last name Angarola is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Angarola.

Angarola, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Angarola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angarola in America

Angarola is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angarola surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Angarola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angarola to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Angarola

The surname Angarola is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the regions of Liguria and Piedmont in northwestern Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 13th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name Angarola is derived from the Latin word "angarium," which referred to a type of forced labor or service rendered to a feudal lord. This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who performed such duties or lived in an area where this practice was prevalent.

Another possibility is that Angarola is a toponymic name, meaning it originated from a specific place or location. In this case, it may have been derived from the name of a small village or hamlet in the region, although the exact location has not been conclusively identified.

Early records of the Angarola surname can be found in various historical documents from the region. For instance, the name appears in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of diplomatic documents from the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Angarola was Guglielmo Angarola, a merchant and diplomat who lived in Genoa during the late 13th century. He was involved in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring regions and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the Republic.

Another notable figure was Antonio Angarola, a Renaissance scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century. Born in Genoa around 1440, he was a prolific writer and scholar, contributing to the fields of philosophy, literature, and theology. His works, including commentaries on classical texts, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Angarola (1492-1573) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Piedmont. He served as a judge and advisor to several Italian rulers, including the Duke of Savoy, and his writings on legal matters were influential in the development of Italian jurisprudence.

During the 17th century, Giacomo Angarola (1617-1691) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer from Liguria. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the region, including the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa.

In the realm of literature, Giambattista Angarola (1768-1835) was a poet and playwright from Piedmont. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and human emotions, were widely acclaimed during the Romantic period in Italy.

While the surname Angarola is not as common today as it once was, its historical roots and the contributions of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angarola

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Angarola.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Angarola was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Angarola has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Angarola was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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