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

Evangelista, 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 Evangelista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evangelista in America

Evangelista is the 3967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evangelista surname appeared 8,964 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 Evangelista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evangelista 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 Evangelista

The surname Evangelista originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the late 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "evangelista," which means "evangelist" or "bringer of good news." This name likely referred to someone who was a preacher or a messenger of the Christian gospel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Evangelista surname can be found in the tax records of the city of Florence from the year 1299. These records mention a certain "Evangelista di Gherardo," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Evangelista name appeared in various historical documents across various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lombardy. One notable figure from this period was Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), an Italian mathematician and physicist best known for his invention of the barometer.

The Evangelista surname also has connections to certain place names in Italy. For instance, there is a village called Evangelista in the province of Caserta, Campania, which may have contributed to the spread of the name in that region.

In the 16th century, the Evangelista family played a significant role in the Italian Renaissance. One notable member was Evangelista Maddaleni de' Capodiferro (1457-1528), an Italian Renaissance humanist and diplomat who served as the secretary to several popes.

Other prominent individuals with the Evangelista surname include:

1. Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), the Italian mathematician and physicist mentioned earlier.
2. Evangelista Menego (1619-1694), an Italian baroque painter and engraver.
3. Evangelista Cittadini (1633-1687), an Italian mathematician and philosopher.
4. Evangelista Marcellino (1769-1846), an Italian painter and engraver.
5. Evangelista Torricelli Vitozzi (1844-1918), an Italian politician and journalist.

While the Evangelista surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and cultural exchange. However, its rich historical connections to Italy, particularly in the fields of science, art, and religion, remain a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evangelista

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

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

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