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

Angeli, 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 Angeli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angeli in America

Angeli is the 30222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angeli surname appeared 775 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 Angeli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angeli 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 Angeli

The surname Angeli originates from Italy, where it has been present since at least the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "angelo," meaning "angel." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone who was perceived as angelic, pure, or blessed.

In some instances, the surname Angeli may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a church dedicated to an angel or who worked as caretakers or attendants in such a church. The Italian region of Lombardy, particularly the areas around Milan and Bergamo, has a strong association with the surname Angeli.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Angeli can be found in the notarial records of the city of Bergamo from the 13th century. In these documents, individuals with the surname Angeli are mentioned in various legal and commercial transactions.

During the Renaissance period, the Angeli family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Filippo Angeli (1460-1522), a renowned architect and sculptor, contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of Florence, designing buildings such as the Palazzo Pandolfini and the Palazzo Rucellai.

In the 17th century, another notable figure with the surname Angeli was Baldassare Angeli (1600-1670), an Italian composer and musician who served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

The name Angeli also has ties to the island of Sicily, where it was prevalent in the town of Castrogiovanni (now known as Enna). One notable Sicilian with this surname was Domenico Angeli (1825-1892), a politician and patriot who played a significant role in the Sicilian revolution against the Bourbon monarchy.

In the 20th century, Armando Angeli (1905-1985) was an Italian engineer and industrialist who founded the Angeli Group, a prominent manufacturing company specializing in automotive components and machinery.

Throughout its history, the surname Angeli has been associated with various professions, including the arts, music, politics, and industry, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angeli

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

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 Angeli 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 Angeli 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 Angeli was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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