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

Angelito, 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 Angelito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angelito in America

Angelito is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angelito surname appeared 191 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 Angelito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angelito 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 Angelito

The surname Angelito is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "angelus," meaning "angel." It first emerged in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, likely around the 11th or 12th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Angelito can be traced back to various regions of Spain, particularly in areas with strong Catholic traditions and devotions to angels. It was often given as a descriptive name to individuals with angelic or pure qualities.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the Angelito surname was Pedro Angelito, a renowned calligrapher and scribe who lived in Seville during the 14th century. His exquisite penmanship and illuminated manuscripts are preserved in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville.

In the 15th century, the Angelito family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Aragon, where they held significant landholdings and titles. Notably, Juan Angelito served as a court advisor to King Alfonso V of Aragon from 1416 to 1458.

During the Spanish Golden Age, the Angelito name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. Miguel Angelito (1555-1630), a renowned painter from Valencia, was celebrated for his religious works depicting angels and celestial beings.

As Spanish explorers and colonists ventured across the Atlantic, the surname Angelito was introduced to the Americas. One of the earliest instances was Juan Angelito (1620-1692), a Franciscan friar who established missions in New Mexico and contributed to the spread of Christianity among indigenous populations.

In the 19th century, the Angelito family produced several distinguished military leaders. General Francisco Angelito (1795-1867) played a pivotal role in the Spanish-American wars and was recognized for his strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield.

Throughout history, the surname Angelito has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, clergy, and military figures. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation across different regions, its connection to the celestial and angelic realm has remained a defining characteristic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angelito

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

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

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