2000
#3,515
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,293
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.44
Uncommon Last name
Angulo
A Spanish toponymic surname indicating someone who lived at or near an angle or corner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 14,811 Americans carry the last name Angulo. That puts it at #2,721 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.32 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 23,142 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Angulo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
15K
1 in 23,142
Census rank
#2,721
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
13K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 12,916 bearers of the surname Angulo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.32 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2721st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Angulo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Angulo
The surname Angulo originated in Spain, deriving from the Spanish word "ángulo," meaning "angle" or "corner." It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the medieval period, likely referring to someone who lived on a street corner or at the angle of a city wall.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angulo can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a 14th-century census of the regions of Castile and León. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname, indicating its presence in northern Spain at that time.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise compiled under the patronage of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This text mentions several individuals with the surname Angulo, suggesting their involvement in hunting activities or the management of royal estates.
During the 16th century, the Angulo family gained prominence in the Spanish colonial empire. Notable figures include Pedro de Angulo, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro, and Juan de Angulo, a missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in New Spain (present-day Mexico).
In the 17th century, the name Angulo was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One prominent individual was Pedro de Angulo y Velasco, a Spanish poet and dramatist who was born in Valladolid in 1600 and whose works contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
The 18th century saw the rise of Tomás de Angulo, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who commanded several expeditions to the Pacific Northwest, including the exploration of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the discovery of the San Juan Islands.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the surname Angulo spread to various regions, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. In these territories, individuals bearing the name often held positions of authority or played significant roles in the colonial administration and exploration efforts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Angulo
Among Census respondents with the surname Angulo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Angulo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Angulo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.2% · 11,906
- White5.4% · 697
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 184
- Black or African American0.5% · 62
- Two or more races0.3% · 34
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 33
Timeline
Historical Census data for Angulo
Angulo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#2,836
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,714
+3,421 bearers (+36.8%)
Per 100,000 4.31
Rank movement Up 679 places
2020
#2,721
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,916
+202 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 4.32
Rank movement Up 115 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,515 | 9,293 | 3.44 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,836 | 12,714 | 4.31 | +3,421 bearers (+36.8%) | Up 679 places |
| 2020 | #2,721 | 12,916 | 4.32 | +202 bearers (+1.6%) | Up 115 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Angulo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,836 | #2,721 | 4.1% |
| Count | 12,714 | 12,916 | 1.6% |
| Per 100K | 4.31 | 4.32 | 0.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Angulo bearers went from 12,714 to 12,916 (+1.6% change). The surname moved up 115 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,836 to #2,721.
FAQ
Angulo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Angulo?
Name Census estimates that about 14,811 living Americans carry the surname Angulo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 23,142 residents.
How common is Angulo?
Angulo ranks #2,721 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.32 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 12,916 people with the surname Angulo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (14,811), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.32 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.32 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Angulo.
Has Angulo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Angulo went from 12,714 recorded bearers to 12,916. That is an increase of 202 (+1.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #2,836 to #2,721.
What does the Census say about the background of Angulo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Angulo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Angulo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (11,906 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Angulo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.2%), White (5.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Angulo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Angulo mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname indicating someone who lived at or near an angle or corner. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Angulo (4.32 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Angulo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.