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

Mastrangelo, 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 Mastrangelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mastrangelo in America

Mastrangelo is the 12491st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mastrangelo surname appeared 2,482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mastrangelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mastrangelo 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 Mastrangelo

The surname Mastrangelo originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Apulia, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Italian words "mastro" and "angelo," meaning "master" and "angel," respectively. This combination suggests a connection to a skilled craftsman or artisan who was considered angelic or divinely gifted.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mastrangelo can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, where a family bearing this surname resided in the late 16th century. The name is also documented in various church records and municipal archives throughout southern Italy during this period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Gian Battista Mastrangelo (1592-1670) was a renowned painter from the city of Cava de' Tirreni, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in the region.

During the 18th century, the Mastrangelo family established itself in the town of Ariano Irpino, in the province of Avellino. One of its members, Giuseppe Mastrangelo (1726-1801), was a respected lawyer and judge who held influential positions in the local government.

In the 19th century, a famous explorer and naturalist, Nicola Mastrangelo (1819-1891), hailed from the town of Foggia in Apulia. His expeditions to South America and his contributions to the study of botany and zoology earned him recognition among the scientific community of the time.

As Italians immigrated to various parts of the world, the Mastrangelo surname became more widespread. One notable figure was Antonio Mastrangelo (1871-1942), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Philadelphia, where he established several successful enterprises.

Throughout its history, the surname Mastrangelo has been associated with various professions, from artisans and craftsmen to lawyers, judges, scientists, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mastrangelo

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

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

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