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UK surname

Anghel

A Romanian surname derived from the word "angel", meaning messenger.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Greenwich and Harrow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Anghel is 294 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

294

2016, ranked #14,953

Peak year

2016

294 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 294 in 2016, ranked #14,953.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Anghel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Anghel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Anghel 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
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 1 #38,839
1999 modern 2 #38,551
2000 modern 2 #38,472
2001 modern 2 #38,335
2002 modern 3 #38,152
2003 modern 2 #38,424
2004 modern 6 #37,655
2005 modern 9 #37,302
2006 modern 19 #36,323
2007 modern 39 #35,097
2008 modern 49 #34,580
2009 modern 64 #33,675
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 89 #31,659
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 193 #19,997
2014 modern 229 #17,925
2015 modern 250 #16,803
2016 modern 294 #14,953

Geography

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Where Anghels 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 Waltham Forest, Greenwich, Harrow, Clydesdale and New Stevenston and Bromley. 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 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
2 Greenwich 006 Greenwich
3 Harrow 013 Harrow
4 Clydesdale and New Stevenston North Lanarkshire
5 Bromley 001 Bromley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Anghel

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Anghel

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Anghel, 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 Anghel surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Anghel 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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Anghel is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Anghel 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Anghel falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Anghel is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Anghel

The surname Anghel is of Romanian origin, derived from the Romanian word for "angel." It emerged in the medieval period and was likely initially given as a nickname to individuals perceived as having angelic qualities or perhaps as a nod to religious devotion.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Anghel can be traced back to the 15th century in various Romanian regional records and documents. Notable early bearers include Petru Anghel, a landowner and nobleman mentioned in a 1487 charter from the Principality of Moldavia.

In the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with figures like Mihai Anghel, a renowned scholar and philosopher who authored several influential works on theology and ethics between 1520 and 1585. Another notable bearer from this era was Radu Anghel, a respected military commander who served under Prince Mihai Viteazul in the late 1500s.

The 17th century saw the rise of the Anghel family in the region of Wallachia, with several members holding influential positions in the local administration and clergy. One prominent figure was Dumitru Anghel, a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned the construction of the Anghel Monastery in Bucharest in the 1670s.

In the 18th century, the surname gained international recognition with the accomplishments of the mathematician and astronomer Gheorghe Anghel, born in 1720. His pioneering work in celestial mechanics and contributions to the field of mathematics earned him considerable acclaim throughout Europe during his lifetime.

The 19th century brought forth Ion Anghel, a renowned poet and playwright who played a pivotal role in the Romanian cultural renaissance of the 1800s. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and patriotism, were highly influential and helped shape the modern Romanian literary canon.

Throughout its long history, the surname Anghel has been associated with various notable figures across various fields, from academia and the arts to politics and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Anghel surname: questions and answers

How common is the Anghel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 294 in 2016. That gives Anghel a modern rank of #14,953.

What does the Anghel surname mean?

A Romanian surname derived from the word "angel", meaning messenger.

What does the Anghel map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Anghel 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.