2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Angelidis
A Greek surname derived from 'angel' meaning messenger of God.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Angelidis. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Angelidis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Angelidis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Angelidis, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Angelidis
The surname Angelidis is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the Byzantine era in the regions of modern-day Greece. It is derived from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel," combined with the patronymic suffix "-idis," indicating "son of." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone whose ancestor or father had a connection to the church or served as a messenger.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angelidis can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a merchant named Georgios Angelidis who traded in the city of Thessaloniki. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region during the Late Byzantine period.
In the 16th century, records show an Angelidis family residing in the village of Agios Nikolaos, located on the island of Crete. The name appears in local church records and land ownership documents from that time, indicating that the family had established roots in the area.
A notable individual bearing the surname Angelidis was Ioannis Angelidis (1745-1823), a Greek scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of education during the Greek Enlightenment. He was born in Ioannina and later taught at the prestigious Patriarchal School in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), several members of the Angelidis family played active roles in the fight against Ottoman rule. One such figure was Konstantinos Angelidis (1790-1864), a military officer who participated in various battles and became a respected leader among the Greek revolutionary forces.
Another prominent individual with the surname Angelidis was Dimitrios Angelidis (1829-1909), a Greek politician and scholar who served as the Mayor of Athens from 1887 to 1889. He also held positions in the Greek Parliament and was known for his advocacy of educational reforms.
In the late 19th century, the name Angelidis gained recognition in the field of literature with the works of Panagiotis Angelidis (1856-1920), a Greek writer and poet who explored themes of love, nature, and Greek identity in his poetic compositions.
While the surname Angelidis has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to Greek migration and diaspora communities. Nonetheless, the name continues to hold a strong connection to its Greek heritage and the rich cultural history associated with its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Angelidis
Among Census respondents with the surname Angelidis, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Angelidis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Angelidis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Angelidis
Angelidis appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,336 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Up 9,336 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Angelidis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #151,639 | 5.8% |
| Count | 100 | 107 | 7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Angelidis bearers went from 100 to 107 (+7.0% change). The surname moved up 9,336 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #151,639.
FAQ
Angelidis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Angelidis?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Angelidis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Angelidis?
Angelidis ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Angelidis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Angelidis.
Has Angelidis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Angelidis went from 100 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 7 (+7.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Angelidis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Angelidis, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Angelidis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Angelidis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Angelidis (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Angelidis mean?
A Greek surname derived from 'angel' meaning messenger of God. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Angelidis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Angelidis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.