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

D'Angelo, 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 D'Angelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Angelo in America

D'Angelo is the 4037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Angelo surname appeared 8,802 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname D'Angelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Angelo 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 D'Angelo

The surname DANGELO is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Its earliest known records trace back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy, where the name likely emerged as a combination of the Italian words "d'Angelo," meaning "of the angel."

In the 13th century, the name DANGELO appears in historical documents from the city of Palermo, Sicily. One notable reference is found in a municipal registry from 1268, which lists a "Giovanni d'Angelo" as a landowner in the area. This early spelling variation suggests the name's evolution from a descriptive phrase to a formalized surname.

As the name spread across Italy, it took on various spellings, such as D'Angelo, D'Angeli, and Dangeli. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different Italian communities. For instance, the Dangeli spelling was more common in the northern regions, while DANGELO remained prevalent in the south.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DANGELO was Guglielmo DANGELO, a renowned architect and sculptor born in Naples in 1459. His most famous work is the Palazzo D'Angelo, a stunning Renaissance-style palace in Naples, which he designed and built between 1487 and 1495.

Another notable figure was Pietro DANGELO (1470-1542), a Franciscan friar and theologian from Palermo. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a respected advisor to the Catholic Church during the turbulent times of the Reformation.

In the 17th century, the DANGELO name gained prominence in the literary world with the renowned poet and playwright Giambattista DANGELO (1616-1689). Born in Messina, Sicily, his works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim across Italy.

During the 18th century, the DANGELO family established itself as a prominent lineage in the Calabrian city of Reggio. One of its most illustrious members was Antonio DANGELO (1728-1802), a celebrated lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Kingdom of Naples. His legal expertise and commitment to justice earned him a reputation that endured for generations.

In more recent history, the DANGELO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and public figures. One notable example is the American actor and filmmaker Michael DANGELO (born 1962), known for his roles in critically acclaimed films and his work as a director and screenwriter.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Angelo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Angelo.

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 D'Angelo 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 D'Angelo 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 D'Angelo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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