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

Evangelho, 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 Evangelho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evangelho in America

Evangelho is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evangelho surname appeared 145 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Evangelho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evangelho 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 Evangelho

The surname EVANGELHO originates from Portugal, and its earliest known usage dates back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Portuguese word "evangelho," which translates to "gospel" or "good news" in English. This suggests that the surname may have been given to individuals associated with the spread or proclamation of the Christian gospel.

In the early days, the EVANGELHO surname was predominantly found in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who played a significant role in the dissemination of religious teachings or worked in professions related to the church.

Historical records indicate that the name EVANGELHO appeared in several ancient manuscripts and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable mention is found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a compilation of Portuguese noble families and their genealogies, which includes references to individuals bearing the EVANGELHO surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the EVANGELHO surname was João EVANGELHO, born in the late 15th century in the town of Braga. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who contributed significantly to the intellectual and religious discourse of his time.

Another notable figure was Padre António EVANGELHO (1560-1628), a Catholic priest and missionary who traveled to South America and played a pivotal role in the evangelization efforts among indigenous communities.

In the 18th century, Manuel EVANGELHO (1712-1786) gained recognition as a skilled architect and designer, responsible for the construction of several notable churches and monasteries in northern Portugal.

During the 19th century, Maria EVANGELHO (1825-1892) became a celebrated writer and poet, known for her works that explored themes of faith, love, and social commentary.

The EVANGELHO surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Portugal. For instance, the village of Evangelhos, located in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the EVANGELHO surname who settled in the area.

While the EVANGELHO surname has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Portuguese emigration and colonization efforts. However, the historical significance and origins of this surname remain deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evangelho

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

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

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