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

Pangelina, 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 Pangelina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pangelina in America

Pangelina is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pangelina surname appeared 159 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 Pangelina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pangelina 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 Pangelina

The surname PANGELINA originated in the small village of Pangelino, located in the northern region of Tuscany, Italy. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, derived from the Latin word "pangere," meaning "to fasten" or "to fix," which was likely a reference to the local trade or occupation of those who bore the name.

During the Renaissance period, the name PANGELINA appeared in several historical records, including the Florentine Archives, where it was mentioned in connection with a prominent merchant family from the region. One notable figure was Giulio PANGELINA, a successful banker and patron of the arts, who lived from 1475 to 1542.

In the 16th century, a branch of the PANGELINA family migrated to the nearby town of Siena, where they established themselves as skilled artisans and craftsmen. The name can be found in the municipal records of Siena from that time, often associated with various guilds and trade organizations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PANGELINA can be found in a 14th-century manuscript housed in the Vatican Library, which mentions a certain Matteo PANGELINA, a scholar and philosopher who lived from 1320 to 1397.

Over the centuries, the PANGELINA name has been linked to several notable figures, including:

1. Giovanni PANGELINA (1612-1675), a renowned painter from the Baroque period, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Tuscany.

2. Caterina PANGELINA (1745-1812), a celebrated opera singer who performed in the most prestigious theaters of Italy and across Europe.

3. Lorenzo PANGELINA (1819-1892), a pioneering engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several railway lines in Italy during the 19th century.

4. Giulia PANGELINA (1875-1948), a prominent feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage in Italy during the early 20th century.

5. Enrico PANGELINA (1910-1985), a respected historian and author who wrote extensively on the cultural heritage and traditions of the Tuscan region.

While the name PANGELINA has maintained a strong presence in its ancestral homeland of Tuscany, it has also spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by generations of families who have upheld the legacy of this longstanding surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pangelina

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

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

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