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

Arcangel, 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 Arcangel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcangel in America

Arcangel is the 47356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcangel surname appeared 448 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 Arcangel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arcangel 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 Arcangel

The surname Arcangel has its roots in Spain, originating from the Spanish word "arcángel," which means "archangel." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, a period when the veneration of archangels, particularly Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, was widespread in Christian tradition.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Arcangel can be traced back to various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who lived near churches or sites dedicated to archangels, or those who held a particular devotion to these celestial beings.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Arcangel was Juan Arcangel, a prominent architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the city of Seville. His legacy can be seen in the intricate architectural details and archangel motifs found in these structures.

During the 15th century, the Arcangel family gained prominence in the city of Granada, where they played a significant role in the region's cultural and religious affairs. One notable member was Alvaro Arcangel, a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on the importance of archangels in Christian theology.

In the 16th century, the Arcangel name gained further recognition with the birth of María Arcangel, a celebrated poet and mystic from Córdoba. Her works, which often explored themes of divine love and devotion to the archangels, were widely circulated and appreciated during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was Diego Arcangel, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 16th century. His bravery and loyalty to Cortés earned him recognition, and he was granted land in the newly conquered territories.

Throughout the centuries, the Arcangel surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and religious figures, all united by their connection to the veneration of archangels in Catholic tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcangel

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

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

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