Surname distribution and origin notes
Santangelo Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Santangelo is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,998 people across 587 Italian towns. The top towns are Adrano (528), Sciacca (297), Rome (260). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Lazio.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Santangelo is widely present across several Italian regions including Lombardy, Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Apulia, Basilicata, and Sicily. Its origin derives from place names bearing the root "Sant'Angelo", such as Sant'Angelo Lodigiano (LO), Colle Sant'Angelo (TR), Mosciano Sant'Angelo (TE), Sant'Angelo d'Alife (CE), Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi (AV), and Sant'Angelo di Brolo (ME), among many others. This points to a primarily toponymic origin, linked to multiple towns and villages dedicated to Saint Angelo particularly across central and southern Italy as well as the north.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Adrano
Santangelo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Santangelo surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrano | Catania | Sicilia | 528people |
| Sciacca | Agrigento | Sicilia | 297people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 260people |
| Potenza | Potenza | Basilicata | 211people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 201people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 198people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 189people |
| Paternò | Catania | Sicilia | 123people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 117people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 96people |
