Explore the Family Name Angles
The meaning of Angles
1. Catalan and French (southern; Anglès): ethnic name from Catalan and Occitan anglès ‘English’. 2. French (Anglès): habitational name from a place in Tarn called Anglès. 3. French: topographic name from the plural of angle ‘corner, angle’, or a habitational name from any of several places in France called (Les) Angles. 4. Americanized form of German, Dutch, or Flemish Engels, or a variant of Angle, itself an Americanized form of German or Dutch Engel. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Joaquin, Luis, Aguedo, Alberto, Cristina, Eloisa, Gustavo, Ignacio, Jaime, Jesus, Juanita, Luisita.
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How common is the last name Angles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Angles has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,932nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 27,625th spot, marking a 7.71% increase. The count of individuals with the surname also grew during that decade from 740 to 871, reflecting a 17.7% growth. For every 100,000 people, the proportion increased from 0.27 to 0.3, an improvement of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #27,625 | 7.71% |
| Count | 740 | 871 | 17.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Angles
The changes in ethnic identity among those with the surname Angles over the same period are interesting as well. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the percentage of Angles identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 15.34%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw substantial growth of 40.79%. On the other hand, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as White, which went down by 8.25%, and a dramatic drop in those identifying with two or more races, falling by 59.92%. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.08% | 69.8% | -8.25% |
| Hispanic | 18.51% | 26.06% | 40.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 2.18% | 15.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 1.03% | -59.92% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |