2000
#48,196
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 412
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Angelopoulos
A Greek surname meaning "son of the angel" or "son of the messenger".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 553 Americans carry the last name Angelopoulos. That puts it at #47,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 619,809 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Angelopoulos 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
553
1 in 619,809
Census rank
#47,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
482
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 482 bearers of the surname Angelopoulos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Angelopoulos, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Angelopoulos
The surname Angelopoulos has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek words "angelos" meaning angel, and "poulos" meaning son or child. The name likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of a man named Angelos.
Angelopoulos is a common surname found in various regions of Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese and the islands of the Aegean Sea. It has been documented in historical records and manuscripts from as early as the 12th century, though the earliest known reference to the name is in a church registry from the island of Naxos in the 14th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Angelopoulos was Georgios Angelopoulos, a prominent merchant and ship-owner from the island of Chios, who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the island's maritime trade and was known for his successful business ventures.
In the 16th century, the name Angelopoulos appeared in various historical documents, including court records and land registries. Notable individuals from this period include Ioannis Angelopoulos, a scholar and theologian from the city of Nafplion, who wrote extensively on theological matters and was widely respected in his time.
During the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire (1821-1832), several members of the Angelopoulos family took part in the struggle for liberation. One such figure was Konstantinos Angelopoulos (1792-1857), a military commander who fought bravely in several battles and was later appointed as the governor of the island of Hydra.
In more recent history, the Angelopoulos name has been associated with prominent figures in various fields. Theodoros Angelopoulos (1935-2012) was an acclaimed Greek filmmaker, known for his poetic and metaphysical style, and considered one of the most influential directors of his generation. His films, such as "The Travelling Players" and "Eternity and a Day," received numerous international awards and critical acclaim.
Another notable individual was Konstantinos Angelopoulos (1905-1949), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the tumultuous period of the Greek Civil War (1946-1949). He played a crucial role in shaping Greece's foreign policy during that time.
Throughout history, the surname Angelopoulos has been associated with various place names, particularly those derived from the Greek word "angelos." For example, the village of Angelokastro (meaning "Angel's Castle") in Corfu, and the town of Angelochori (meaning "Angel's Village") in Thessaly, both likely have connections to the name's origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Angelopoulos
Among Census respondents with the surname Angelopoulos, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Angelopoulos 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 Angelopoulos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 457
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 18
- Two or more races0.8% · 4
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Angelopoulos
Angelopoulos 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
#47,006
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 452
+40 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 1,190 places
2020
#47,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 482
+30 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 440 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,196 | 412 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #47,006 | 452 | 0.15 | +40 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 1,190 places |
| 2020 | #47,446 | 482 | 0.16 | +30 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 440 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 Angelopoulos 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 | #47,006 | #47,446 | -0.9% |
| Count | 452 | 482 | 6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.16 | 7.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Angelopoulos bearers went from 452 to 482 (+6.6% change). The surname moved down 440 positions in the national ranking, going from #47,006 to #47,446.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Angelopoulos
FAQ
Angelopoulos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Angelopoulos?
Name Census estimates that about 553 living Americans carry the surname Angelopoulos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 619,809 residents.
How common is Angelopoulos?
Angelopoulos ranks #47,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 482 people with the surname Angelopoulos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (553), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Angelopoulos.
Has Angelopoulos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Angelopoulos went from 452 recorded bearers to 482. That is an increase of 30 (+6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #47,006 to #47,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Angelopoulos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Angelopoulos, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Angelopoulos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (457 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Angelopoulos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Angelopoulos (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 Angelopoulos mean?
A Greek surname meaning "son of the angel" or "son of the messenger". 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 Angelopoulos (0.16 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 have the surname Angelopoulos?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.