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

Angelino, 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 Angelino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angelino in America

Angelino is the 35812th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angelino surname appeared 627 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 Angelino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angelino 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 Angelino

The surname Angelino has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "angelus," meaning angel, which was a common name given to children with angelic features or born on religious holidays associated with angels. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where many families adopted the name Angelino.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Angelino can be found in a medieval manuscript from the Monastery of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, dated around 1220. The document mentions a monk named Frate Angelino, suggesting the name's connection to religious orders and the veneration of angels.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Angelino da Siena (1321-1390) was a prominent Italian painter and illuminator of the Sienese School. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with the name Angelino.

Another historical reference to the surname Angelino comes from the 15th century, when a wealthy merchant named Giovanni Angelino (1438-1504) was mentioned in the records of the Silk Guild in Florence. His success in the textile trade highlighted the name's presence among the merchant class during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Angelino family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they held influential positions within the local government. One member, Cesare Angelino (1567-1624), served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in mediating disputes between the nobility and the commoners.

In the realm of literature, the name Angelino is associated with the Italian playwright and poet, Angelino Aceto (1591-1651). His comedic works, such as "La Ginevra" and "Il Geloso," were widely performed in the theaters of Naples and Rome, contributing to the cultural legacy of the Angelino name.

These are just a few examples of prominent individuals bearing the surname Angelino throughout history, highlighting its Italian origins and the name's prevalence across various regions and social strata.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angelino

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

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

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