2000
#80,216
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Arcangeli
An Italian surname meaning "archangels" with biblical origins.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 233 Americans carry the last name Arcangeli. That puts it at #96,193 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,471,049 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arcangeli 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
233
1 in 1,471,049
Census rank
#96,193
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
203
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 203 bearers of the surname Arcangeli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 96193rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcangeli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Arcangeli
The surname Arcangeli is of Italian origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian words "arcangelo" and "angeli," meaning "archangel" and "angels," respectively. The name likely originated in regions of central and southern Italy, where the veneration of archangels and angels was particularly strong among Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arcangeli surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the city of Florence. During this time, many families adopted surnames based on religious affiliations, occupations, or physical characteristics. The Arcangeli name may have been bestowed upon individuals with a strong devotion to the archangels or those associated with religious organizations dedicated to their veneration.
In the 14th century, the Arcangeli family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the wool trade and banking industry. Several members of the family held influential positions within the city's government and guilds. Notable individuals from this period include Guido Arcangeli, a prominent banker and politician who served as a prior (leader) of the wool merchants' guild in the late 1300s.
During the Renaissance period, the Arcangeli surname continued to be associated with artistic and cultural circles. Filippo Arcangeli (1520-1588), a renowned painter from Bologna, gained recognition for his religious works depicting scenes from the lives of archangels and saints. His frescoes adorned several churches in northern Italy.
In the 18th century, the Arcangeli family produced several notable scholars and intellectuals. Girolamo Arcangeli (1730-1802), a philosopher and theologian from Rome, published influential works on the relationship between religion and reason. His treatises were widely read and debated within academic circles of the time.
Another prominent figure was Giovanni Arcangeli (1802-1876), a botanist and professor at the University of Pisa. His contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification earned him international recognition, and several plant species were named in his honor, such as the Arcangeli's Bellflower (Campanula arcangeli).
Throughout history, the Arcangeli surname has been present in various regions of Italy, with notable individuals emerging from cities like Florence, Siena, Bologna, Rome, and Pisa. While the name's religious connotations have persisted, it has also been associated with diverse fields, including banking, art, academia, and science.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arcangeli
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcangeli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Arcangeli 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 Arcangeli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 192
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 10
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arcangeli
Arcangeli 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
#86,645
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 215
-5 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 6,429 places
2020
#96,193
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 203
-12 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 9,548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #80,216 | 220 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #86,645 | 215 | 0.07 | -5 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 6,429 places |
| 2020 | #96,193 | 203 | 0.07 | -12 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 9,548 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 Arcangeli 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 | #86,645 | #96,193 | -11.0% |
| Count | 215 | 203 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arcangeli bearers went from 215 to 203 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 9,548 positions in the national ranking, going from #86,645 to #96,193.
FAQ
Arcangeli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arcangeli?
Name Census estimates that about 233 living Americans carry the surname Arcangeli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,471,049 residents.
How common is Arcangeli?
Arcangeli ranks #96,193 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 203 people with the surname Arcangeli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (233), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Arcangeli.
Has Arcangeli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arcangeli went from 215 recorded bearers to 203. That is a decrease of 12 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #86,645 to #96,193.
What does the Census say about the background of Arcangeli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcangeli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (0.5%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Arcangeli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (192 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arcangeli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (0.5%). 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 Arcangeli (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 Arcangeli mean?
An Italian surname meaning "archangels" with biblical origins. 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 Arcangeli (0.07 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 people have the surname Arcangeli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.