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

Angelica, 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 Angelica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angelica in America

Angelica is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angelica surname appeared 399 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 Angelica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angelica 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 Angelica

The surname Angelica is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "angelico," which means "angelic" or "heavenly." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone with a particularly angelic or heavenly appearance or demeanor.

In its earliest recorded usage, the name Angelica appears in various Italian historical documents dating back to the 13th century. It is found in records from cities such as Florence, Siena, and Venice, where it was used by both noble and commoner families.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Angelica can be found in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his famous work, the Divine Comedy, Dante mentions an individual named Angelica as a member of the Ghibelline faction in Florence.

During the Renaissance period, the name Angelica gained further prominence and was associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was the Italian painter and architect Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807), who was renowned for her neoclassical paintings and her contributions to the art world.

Another notable figure with the surname Angelica was the Italian botanist and physician Andrea Cesalpino (1519-1603), who is considered one of the founders of modern plant taxonomy and anatomy. His work "De Plantis" (On Plants) was a groundbreaking treatise on plant classification and structure.

In the literary world, the name Angelica is also associated with the Italian author and playwright Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793), who wrote several comedies featuring characters with the surname Angelica.

Beyond Italy, the name Angelica also found its way into other European countries. In France, for instance, there was the painter and engraver Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807), who was born in Switzerland but spent much of her career working in France and Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Angelica has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, writers, and nobles. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread and been adopted in other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting its enduring appeal and connection to the concept of heavenly or angelic qualities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angelica

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

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

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