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Early Origins of the Angelo family

The surname Angelo was first found in Tyrol, where the family name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Angelo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Angelo research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1569 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Angelo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Angelo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Angeli, Angelie, Angelies, Angelli, Angellie, Angellies, Anngeli, Anngelie and many more.

Early Notables of the Angelo family

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Angelo Ranking

In the United States, the name Angelo is the 4,635th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


United States Angelo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Angelo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Angelo, aged 31, who arrived in Key West, Ha in 1842 2
  • Brunito Angelo, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1858 2
  • Ant. Angelo, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
  • Joseph Angelo, who landed in Mississippi in 1896 2
Angelo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Albino Angelo, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Mersant Orgo, Italy, in 1906
  • Anna Angelo, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Lazsesa, Italy, in 1907
  • Anselmeth Angelo, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1908
  • Angelina Angelo, aged 23, who landed in America from Sepino, Italy, in 1909
  • Andrea Angelo, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Vercepa, Italy, in 1912
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Angelo (post 1700) +

  • Jeff M. Angelo (b. 1964), Iowa State Senator from the 48th District from 1997 to 2009
  • Ernest Angelo Jr. (b. 1934), Texas oilman and Republican politician
  • Ernest Angelo Jr., American Republican politician, Mayor of Midland, Texas, 1972-80; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988; Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000 3
  • Thomas St. Angelo, American Republican politician, Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, 1958, 1964 4
  • Kurt St. Angelo, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 10th District, 1996 4
  • Gordon St. Angelo, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1964, 1972 4
  • Ronald San Angelo, American politician, Mayor of Naugatuck, Connecticut, 2003-07 5
  • Mark Angelo, Canadian river conservationist, writer, speaker, teacher and paddler
  • Paul Angelo Vallone (1967-2024), American politician, Member of the New York City Council from the 19th District (2014-2021)
  • Giovanni Angelo d'Antonio, 15th century, an Italian Renaissance painter


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  5. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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