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UK surname

Angelo

An Italian occupational surname referring to an angel or a messenger of God.

In the 1881 census there were 48 people recorded with the Angelo surname, ranking it #26,869 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, up from #26,869 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gosport, Tunbridge Wells and Pollokshields West.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Angelo is 172 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 258.3%.

1881 census count

48

Ranked #26,869

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

2016

172 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Angelo had 48 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,869 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 92 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Angelo surname distribution map

The map shows where the Angelo surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Angelo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Angelo over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 26 #28,667
1861 historical 33 #29,814
1881 historical 48 #26,869
1891 historical 34 #31,604
1901 historical 92 #23,800
1911 historical 47 #28,110
1997 modern 107 #25,924
1998 modern 124 #24,316
1999 modern 119 #25,095
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 116 #25,089
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 115 #25,538
2004 modern 120 #25,078
2005 modern 115 #25,702
2006 modern 107 #27,179
2007 modern 111 #26,954
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 137 #24,371
2010 modern 140 #24,569
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 152 #23,438
2014 modern 162 #22,624
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Angelos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gosport, Tunbridge Wells, Pollokshields West, Thurrock and Aylesbury Vale. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gosport 002 Gosport
2 Tunbridge Wells 001 Tunbridge Wells
3 Pollokshields West Glasgow City
4 Thurrock 016 Thurrock
5 Aylesbury Vale 018 Aylesbury Vale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Angelo

These lists show first names that appear often with the Angelo surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Angelo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Angelo, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Angelo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Angelo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Angelo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Angelo is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Angelo falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Angelo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Angelo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Angelo

The surname Angelo originates from Italy and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "angelo," which means "angel," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone with a angelic or gentle disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Angelo can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. However, the name's usage as a surname is believed to have become more prevalent during the Renaissance period.

In the 13th century, the Angelo family was known for their influential presence in the city of Siena, Italy. One notable member was Iacopo Angelo, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived from around 1230 to 1310.

During the Renaissance, the Angelo family gained prominence in Florence, where they were patrons of the arts and supported the work of renowned artists like Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), who was not directly related to the family but whose name is often associated with the surname due to its similarity.

Another famous bearer of the surname was Pietro Angelo Bargeo (1517-1596), an Italian poet and humanist scholar who served as the tutor to several noble families in Italy.

In the 17th century, the Angelo family had a strong presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in trade and commerce. One notable member was Gian Vincenzo Angelo (1600-1675), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.

During the 18th century, the surname Angelo was also found in the Veneto region of Italy, where Francesco Angelo (1735-1811) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giobbe in Venice.

Throughout history, the surname Angelo has been associated with individuals from various fields, including literature, arts, religion, and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Angelo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Angelo surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 15 Angelos recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.20x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 15 3.20x
Lancashire 8 1.44x
Midlothian 4 6.38x
Yorkshire 4 0.86x
Glamorgan 3 3.68x
Kent 3 1.88x
Sussex 3 3.80x
Aberdeenshire 2 4.61x
Surrey 2 0.88x
Berkshire 1 2.85x
Channel Islands 1 7.21x
Staffordshire 1 0.63x
Worcestershire 1 1.64x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rusholme in Lancashire leads with 6 Angelos recorded in 1881 and an index of 405.41x.

Place Total Index
Rusholme 6 405.41x
Castleford 4 236.69x
St Andrew Holborn London 4 197.04x
Cardiff St Mary 3 66.82x
Edinburgh Old 3 789.47x
Aberdeen Old Machar 2 22.10x
Hove 2 57.80x
Paddington London 2 11.62x
St Giles In Fields London 2 86.96x
St Luke London 2 26.63x
St Pancras London 2 5.31x
Barnes 1 104.17x
Bow London 1 16.78x
Great Malvern 1 78.13x
Hastings St Mary 1 51.02x
Kensington London 1 3.84x
Leith North 1 833.33x
Lewisham 1 11.75x
Manchester 1 4.00x
Moss Side 1 34.25x
Richmond 1 31.25x
Speldhurst 1 123.46x
St George Bloomsbury 1 37.17x
St Helier 1 22.17x
Tonbridge 1 17.36x
Wantage 1 178.57x
Wolverhampton 1 8.23x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Angelo surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Amy 1
Ann 1
Beatrice 1
Bessie 1
C.Corllandt 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Helena 1
Henrietta 1
Jessie 1
Mary 1
Pauline 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Angelo surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
...riotti 1
Arthur 1
Ceroni 1
Costo 1
Emanuel 1
Francesco 1
Frank 1
Guanieri 1
Harold 1
James 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Longere 1
Martin 1
Merelo 1
Michael 1
Pevere 1
Raymond 1
Riccio 1
Seranini 1
Shatta 1
Sorentis 1
Thomas 1
Vernara 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Angelo households.

FAQ

Angelo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Angelo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 48 people were recorded with the Angelo surname. That placed it at #26,869 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Angelo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Angelo a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Angelo surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to an angel or a messenger of God.

What does the Angelo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Angelo bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.