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

Colangelo, 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 Colangelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colangelo in America

Colangelo is the 9790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colangelo surname appeared 3,307 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Colangelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colangelo 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 Colangelo

The surname Colangelo originates from Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "colonia angelorum," meaning "colony of angels." This name likely has its roots in a settlement or region that was historically associated with angelic or religious symbolism.

In the early centuries of Italian history, surnames were often derived from locations, occupations, or personal characteristics. Colangelo may have initially been used to identify an individual or family from a particular town or region with angelic or celestial connotations in its name.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Colangelo can be found in historic records from the region of Campania, specifically in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas. This region played a significant role in the development of Italian culture and society during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent Italian philosopher and theologian named Tommaso Colangelo (c. 1330-1408), who hailed from the town of Corato in the southern region of Apulia. His works and teachings contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time and helped establish the Colangelo name among scholarly circles.

During the Renaissance, the Colangelo surname gained further recognition with the rise of the Colangelo family in the city of Venice. This influential family was involved in various artistic and cultural endeavors, with one notable member being the architect and sculptor Andrea Colangelo (c. 1480-1545), who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Venice.

Another distinguished individual bearing the Colangelo surname was Francesco Colangelo (1592-1671), a renowned Italian painter from the Baroque period. His works, which depicted religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In more recent times, the surname Colangelo has continued to be associated with notable figures. For example, Jerry Colangelo (born 1940) is an American businessman and former owner of several professional sports franchises, including the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks. He has also been involved in the organization of various international basketball events and served as the managing director of the USA Basketball team.

The surname Colangelo has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a rich historical legacy that spans various regions of Italy and encompasses diverse fields of human endeavor, from philosophy and theology to architecture, art, and sports.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colangelo

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

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

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