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

Angiano, 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 Angiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angiano in America

Angiano is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angiano surname appeared 311 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 Angiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angiano 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 Angiano

The surname Angiano has its roots in the Italian language and is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, located in Southern Italy. Historically, the name can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Angiano can be found in the ancient records of the city of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. These records suggest that the name may have derived from the Latin word "angianus," which means "a native of Anagni," a town located in the Italian region of Lazio.

In the 14th century, the name Angiano was also documented in the archives of the Republic of Venice, indicating that the family had established a presence in the Venetian territories. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Angian" or "Angiano di Napoli," reflecting its Neapolitan origins.

One notable figure who bore the surname Angiano was Girolamo Angiano, a renowned Italian painter and architect who lived in the 16th century. Girolamo was born in Naples in 1520 and is best known for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces throughout Southern Italy.

Another prominent individual with the surname Angiano was Francesco Angiano, a celebrated jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 17th century. Francesco was born in Naples in 1622 and served as a magistrate in the city's judicial system. He authored several influential treatises on civil and ecclesiastical law, which were widely studied throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Angiano family gained prominence in the region of Calabria, where they were recognized as members of the local nobility. One notable member of this branch was Antonio Angiano, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Antonio was born in Cosenza in 1775 and served with distinction in the Italian campaigns of the French Empire.

Another individual of note was Maria Angiano, a renowned soprano who graced the stages of various opera houses across Italy in the late 19th century. Maria was born in Naples in 1845 and was celebrated for her performances in the operas of Verdi, Puccini, and other Italian composers of the time.

While the surname Angiano has its roots in Southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and significance of this surname within the context of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angiano

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

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

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