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

DeAngelis, 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 DeAngelis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeAngelis in America

DeAngelis is the 4546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeAngelis surname appeared 7,791 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 DeAngelis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeAngelis 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 DeAngelis

The surname DeAngelis originates from Italy, specifically the region of Campania which includes the city of Naples. It is derived from the Italian phrase "de Angelis" which translates to "of the Angels" or "of the Angel family". This is likely a reference to the family's association with the Archangel Michael, who is highly revered in the region.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with early recorded instances appearing in various municipal records and church documents from the Naples area. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni DeAngelis, a merchant who lived in Naples in the mid-1300s.

In the 15th century, the DeAngelis family was prominent in the town of Amalfi, located along the Amalfi Coast. Several members of the family held positions of power and influence within the local government and religious institutions. Notably, Matteo DeAngelis was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on Catholic doctrine in the late 1400s.

As the DeAngelis family spread throughout Italy, variations in the spelling emerged, including D'Angelis, Degli Angeli, and De Angelis. These variations often reflected regional dialects and preferences in different parts of the country.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Gian Vincenzo DeAngelis, a renowned architect born in Naples in 1590. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of San Francesco Saverio in Naples.

In the 18th century, the DeAngelis family established a presence in Sicily, with several members becoming landowners and successful businessmen. Giuseppe DeAngelis, born in Palermo in 1725, was a prominent merchant who played a significant role in the city's economic development.

As Italian immigrants began arriving in the United States in large numbers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the DeAngelis name was well-represented among those seeking new opportunities in the New World. Many DeAngelis families settled in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago, where they contributed to the rich tapestry of Italian-American culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeAngelis

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

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

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