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

Angelini, 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 Angelini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angelini in America

Angelini is the 17182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angelini surname appeared 1,648 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Angelini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angelini 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 Angelini

The surname Angelini is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was initially used as a descriptive name.

Angelini is derived from the Italian word "angelo," meaning "angel." It is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were considered angelic in their appearance, behavior, or demeanor. The suffix "-ini" is a common Italian patronymic ending, indicating the name's transition from a descriptive term to a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Angelini surname can be found in the Archives of Siena, dating back to the 13th century. This document references a certain "Giovanni Angelini," suggesting the name's widespread use in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Angelini family gained prominence in the city of Perugia, where they were influential members of the local nobility. A notable figure from this period was Jacopo Angelini, a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as a city councilor in the 1360s.

During the Renaissance, the Angelini family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous was Baccio Angelini (1462-1535), a Florentine sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in Florence.

In the 17th century, the Angelini surname was associated with the town of Sarteano in Tuscany, where a branch of the family had settled. A prominent figure from this era was Francesco Angelini (1587-1652), a renowned theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Siena.

Another notable Angelini was Giovan Battista Angelini (1735-1811), a Venetian naturalist and writer who authored several works on the flora and fauna of the Venetian lagoon. His contributions to the study of natural history earned him membership in the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei.

In the 19th century, the Angelini name gained recognition in the field of music. Pietro Angelini (1819-1896) was an Italian opera singer and composer who performed in major opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan.

Throughout its history, the Angelini surname has been associated with various place names and alternate spellings, such as Angellini, Angellino, and Angelino, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angelini

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

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

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