2000
#9,331
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,206
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.19
Rare Last name
Colangelo
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "angelus," meaning "angel" or "messenger."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,548 Americans carry the last name Colangelo. That puts it at #9,956 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 96,605 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Colangelo 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
3.5K
1 in 96,605
Census rank
#9,956
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,094 bearers of the surname Colangelo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9956th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Colangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Colangelo
Among Census respondents with the surname Colangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Colangelo 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 Colangelo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 2,815
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 181
- Two or more races2.0% · 62
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Colangelo
Colangelo 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
#9,790
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,307
+101 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 1.12
Rank movement Down 459 places
2020
#9,956
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,094
-213 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 1.04
Rank movement Down 166 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,331 | 3,206 | 1.19 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,790 | 3,307 | 1.12 | +101 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 459 places |
| 2020 | #9,956 | 3,094 | 1.04 | -213 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 166 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 Colangelo 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 | #9,790 | #9,956 | -1.7% |
| Count | 3,307 | 3,094 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.12 | 1.04 | -7.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Colangelo bearers went from 3,307 to 3,094 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 166 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,790 to #9,956.
FAQ
Colangelo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Colangelo?
Name Census estimates that about 3,548 living Americans carry the surname Colangelo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 96,605 residents.
How common is Colangelo?
Colangelo ranks #9,956 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,094 people with the surname Colangelo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,548), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Colangelo.
Has Colangelo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Colangelo went from 3,307 recorded bearers to 3,094. That is a decrease of 213 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,790 to #9,956.
What does the Census say about the background of Colangelo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Colangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Colangelo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (2,815 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Colangelo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Colangelo (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 Colangelo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "angelus," meaning "angel" or "messenger." 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 Colangelo (1.04 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 share the surname Colangelo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.