Colangelo

Colangelo is a surname of Italian origin that is also found among British families. The name likely originated in Italy, deriving from the combination of the words cola, meaning 'tail', and angelo, meaning 'angel'. The surname has been recorded in various parts of Italy, particularly in the Southern regions.

Distribution

While the surname is more commonly associated with Italian heritage, there are instances where individuals with the surname align with British ancestry. These individuals may trace their family roots back to Italian immigrants who settled in the United Kingdom or through intermarriage with Italian descendants.

Notable Individuals

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References

  • Hanks, Patrick. Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, 2003.

There are approximately 86 people named Colangelo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Colangelo.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Cesare
  • Fabrizio
  • Francesco
  • Giacomo
  • Guiseppe

Female

  • Linda
  • Sian
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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