2000
#12,104
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,363
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.88
Rare Last name
Mastrangelo
An Italian occupational surname referring to a master craftsman or carpenter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,719 Americans carry the last name Mastrangelo. That puts it at #12,483 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.79 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 126,059 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mastrangelo 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.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 126,059
Census rank
#12,483
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,371 bearers of the surname Mastrangelo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.79 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12483rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mastrangelo
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mastrangelo 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 Mastrangelo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 2,161
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 149
- Two or more races1.7% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 14
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mastrangelo
Mastrangelo 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
#12,491
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,482
+119 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.84
Rank movement Down 387 places
2020
#12,483
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,371
-111 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Up 8 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,104 | 2,363 | 0.88 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,491 | 2,482 | 0.84 | +119 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 387 places |
| 2020 | #12,483 | 2,371 | 0.79 | -111 bearers (-4.5%) | Up 8 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 Mastrangelo 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 | #12,491 | #12,483 | 0.1% |
| Count | 2,482 | 2,371 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.84 | 0.79 | -5.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mastrangelo bearers went from 2,482 to 2,371 (-4.5% change). The surname moved up 8 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,491 to #12,483.
FAQ
Mastrangelo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mastrangelo?
Name Census estimates that about 2,719 living Americans carry the surname Mastrangelo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 126,059 residents.
How common is Mastrangelo?
Mastrangelo ranks #12,483 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.79 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,371 people with the surname Mastrangelo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,719), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.79 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.79 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mastrangelo.
Has Mastrangelo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mastrangelo went from 2,482 recorded bearers to 2,371. That is a decrease of 111 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,491 to #12,483.
What does the Census say about the background of Mastrangelo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mastrangelo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (2,161 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mastrangelo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Mastrangelo (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 Mastrangelo mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a master craftsman or carpenter. 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 Mastrangelo (0.79 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 many people are called Mastrangelo?
You can see how many people have the surname Mastrangelo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.