2000
#2,838
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,587
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.30
Uncommon Last name
Dangelo
From the Italian surname "D'Angelo," meaning "of the angel" or "descendant of Angelo."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 12,916 Americans carry the last name Dangelo. That puts it at #3,118 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.77 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 26,537 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dangelo 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 Dangelo with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
13K
1 in 26,537
Census rank
#3,118
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
11K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,263 bearers of the surname Dangelo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.77 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3118th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dangelo
The surname DANGELO is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Its earliest known records trace back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy, where the name likely emerged as a combination of the Italian words "d'Angelo," meaning "of the angel."
In the 13th century, the name DANGELO appears in historical documents from the city of Palermo, Sicily. One notable reference is found in a municipal registry from 1268, which lists a "Giovanni d'Angelo" as a landowner in the area. This early spelling variation suggests the name's evolution from a descriptive phrase to a formalized surname.
As the name spread across Italy, it took on various spellings, such as D'Angelo, D'Angeli, and Dangeli. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different Italian communities. For instance, the Dangeli spelling was more common in the northern regions, while DANGELO remained prevalent in the south.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DANGELO was Guglielmo DANGELO, a renowned architect and sculptor born in Naples in 1459. His most famous work is the Palazzo D'Angelo, a stunning Renaissance-style palace in Naples, which he designed and built between 1487 and 1495.
Another notable figure was Pietro DANGELO (1470-1542), a Franciscan friar and theologian from Palermo. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a respected advisor to the Catholic Church during the turbulent times of the Reformation.
In the 17th century, the DANGELO name gained prominence in the literary world with the renowned poet and playwright Giambattista DANGELO (1616-1689). Born in Messina, Sicily, his works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim across Italy.
During the 18th century, the DANGELO family established itself as a prominent lineage in the Calabrian city of Reggio. One of its most illustrious members was Antonio DANGELO (1728-1802), a celebrated lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Kingdom of Naples. His legal expertise and commitment to justice earned him a reputation that endured for generations.
In more recent history, the DANGELO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and public figures. One notable example is the American actor and filmmaker Michael DANGELO (born 1962), known for his roles in critically acclaimed films and his work as a director and screenwriter.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dangelo
Among Census respondents with the surname Dangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dangelo 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 Dangelo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 10,322
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 580
- Two or more races1.9% · 219
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 68
- Black or African American0.5% · 60
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dangelo
Dangelo 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
#4,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,802
-2,785 bearers (-24.0%)
Per 100,000 2.98
Rank movement Down 1,199 places
2020
#3,118
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,263
+2,461 bearers (+28.0%)
Per 100,000 3.77
Rank movement Up 919 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,838 | 11,587 | 4.30 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,037 | 8,802 | 2.98 | -2,785 bearers (-24.0%) | Down 1,199 places |
| 2020 | #3,118 | 11,263 | 3.77 | +2,461 bearers (+28.0%) | Up 919 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 Dangelo 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 | #4,037 | #3,118 | 22.8% |
| Count | 8,802 | 11,263 | 28.0% |
| Per 100K | 2.98 | 3.77 | 26.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dangelo bearers went from 8,802 to 11,263 (+28.0% change). The surname moved up 919 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,037 to #3,118.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Dangelo
FAQ
Dangelo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dangelo?
Name Census estimates that about 12,916 living Americans carry the surname Dangelo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 26,537 residents.
How common is Dangelo?
Dangelo ranks #3,118 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.77 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,263 people with the surname Dangelo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (12,916), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.77 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.77 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Dangelo.
Has Dangelo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dangelo went from 8,802 recorded bearers to 11,263. That is an increase of 2,461 (+28.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #4,037 to #3,118.
What does the Census say about the background of Dangelo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dangelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Dangelo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (10,322 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dangelo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Dangelo (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 Dangelo mean?
From the Italian surname "D'Angelo," meaning "of the angel" or "descendant of Angelo." 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 Dangelo (3.77 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 Dangelo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.