2000
#4,720
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,871
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.55
Uncommon Last name
Evangelista
A surname referring to an evangelist, a person who spreads the Christian gospel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,313 Americans carry the last name Evangelista. That puts it at #3,846 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.01 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 33,235 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Evangelista 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Evangelista with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
10K
1 in 33,235
Census rank
#3,846
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.0K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,993 bearers of the surname Evangelista in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.01 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3846th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Evangelista, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.9%. The next largest groups are White (31.6%) and Hispanic (28.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Evangelista name appeared in various historical documents across various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lombardy.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evangelista
Among Census respondents with the surname Evangelista, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.9%. The next largest groups are White (31.6%) and Hispanic (28.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Evangelista 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 Evangelista surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander34.9% · 3,143
- White31.6% · 2,845
- Hispanic or Latino28.7% · 2,577
- Two or more races3.8% · 344
- Black or African American0.8% · 74
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Evangelista
Evangelista 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
#3,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,964
+2,093 bearers (+30.5%)
Per 100,000 3.04
Rank movement Up 753 places
2020
#3,846
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,993
+29 bearers (+0.3%)
Per 100,000 3.01
Rank movement Up 121 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,720 | 6,871 | 2.55 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,967 | 8,964 | 3.04 | +2,093 bearers (+30.5%) | Up 753 places |
| 2020 | #3,846 | 8,993 | 3.01 | +29 bearers (+0.3%) | Up 121 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 Evangelista 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 | #3,967 | #3,846 | 3.1% |
| Count | 8,964 | 8,993 | 0.3% |
| Per 100K | 3.04 | 3.01 | -1.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Evangelista bearers went from 8,964 to 8,993 (+0.3% change). The surname moved up 121 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,967 to #3,846.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Evangelista
FAQ
Evangelista surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Evangelista?
Name Census estimates that about 10,313 living Americans carry the surname Evangelista. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 33,235 residents.
How common is Evangelista?
Evangelista ranks #3,846 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.01 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,993 people with the surname Evangelista. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,313), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.01 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.01 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Evangelista.
Has Evangelista become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Evangelista went from 8,964 recorded bearers to 8,993. That is an increase of 29 (+0.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,967 to #3,846.
What does the Census say about the background of Evangelista?
Among Census respondents with the surname Evangelista, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.9%. The next largest groups are White (31.6%) and Hispanic (28.7%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Evangelista in the 2020 Census, accounting for 34.9% (3,143 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Evangelista appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (34.9%), White (31.6%), Hispanic (28.7%). 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 Evangelista (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 Evangelista mean?
A surname referring to an evangelist, a person who spreads the Christian gospel. 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 Evangelista (3.01 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 common is the surname Evangelista?
Find out how many people are called Evangelista on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.