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

Angotti, 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 Angotti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angotti in America

Angotti is the 26598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angotti surname appeared 916 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 Angotti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angotti 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 Angotti

The surname Angotti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lazio and Umbria. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Angustus," which means "narrow" or "constricted." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a narrow or constricted area, such as a valley or a gorge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angotti can be found in a document from the 14th century, where a certain Giacomo Angotti is mentioned as a resident of the town of Terni in Umbria. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Rome, where a family called Angotti was among the prominent citizens. This suggests that the name had gained some recognition and status by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Angotti was associated with several notable figures. One of them was Girolamo Angotti, a renowned scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the field of philosophy.

Another significant bearer of the name was Cesare Angotti, a 17th-century artist and architect who worked in Rome. He was commissioned to design several churches and palaces, and his works are still admired today for their intricate details and impressive craftsmanship.

In the 18th century, the Angotti family produced a notable military figure, Giacomo Angotti, who served in the Papal Army. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Italian Wars of the late 18th century.

The 19th century saw the rise of Vincenzo Angotti, a prominent politician and statesman from Lazio. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament for several years.

Throughout history, the surname Angotti has been associated with various locations and place names in Italy, such as the town of Angotti in the province of Rieti, Lazio, and the village of Angotti in the province of Perugia, Umbria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angotti

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

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

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