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

Angelo, 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 Angelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angelo in America

Angelo is the 4590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angelo surname appeared 7,728 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Angelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angelo 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 Angelo

The surname Angelo originates from Italy and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "angelo," which means "angel," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone with a angelic or gentle disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Angelo can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. However, the name's usage as a surname is believed to have become more prevalent during the Renaissance period.

In the 13th century, the Angelo family was known for their influential presence in the city of Siena, Italy. One notable member was Iacopo Angelo, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived from around 1230 to 1310.

During the Renaissance, the Angelo family gained prominence in Florence, where they were patrons of the arts and supported the work of renowned artists like Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), who was not directly related to the family but whose name is often associated with the surname due to its similarity.

Another famous bearer of the surname was Pietro Angelo Bargeo (1517-1596), an Italian poet and humanist scholar who served as the tutor to several noble families in Italy.

In the 17th century, the Angelo family had a strong presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in trade and commerce. One notable member was Gian Vincenzo Angelo (1600-1675), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.

During the 18th century, the surname Angelo was also found in the Veneto region of Italy, where Francesco Angelo (1735-1811) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giobbe in Venice.

Throughout history, the surname Angelo has been associated with individuals from various fields, including literature, arts, religion, and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angelo

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

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

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