Explore the Family Name Angelus
The meaning of Angelus
Americanized form of Greek Angelis or of any other derivative of the personal name Angelos (see Angelos). Compare Angel 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Theos, Theodor. Greek Constantine, Loukas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Angelus in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Angelus saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Angelus ranked 84,968th in terms of the most common surnames, with an approximate count of 205 individuals for every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 97,671st, reflecting a negative change of 14.95%. The count also decreased by approximately 9.27%, meaning there were fewer people with this surname per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #97,671 | -14.95% |
| Count | 205 | 186 | -9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Angelus
On the front of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Angelus surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 86.83% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 3.90% to 3.23%. However, individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic who carried the Angelus surname significantly decreased to 0% in 2010 from 2.44% and 4.39% respectively in 2000. There were no reported changes in the number of individuals identifying as American Indian/Alaskan Native or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.83% | 93.55% | 7.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 3.23% | -17.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.44% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |