Fratangelo

Fratangelo is an Italian surname. It is a compound surname, derived from the combination of "Frate" (meaning "friar" or "brother," often referring to a member of a religious order) and "Angelo" (meaning "angel"). Therefore, the surname roughly translates to "Friar Angel" or "Brother Angel."

Surnames like Fratangelo originated in medieval Italy and were often descriptive, occupational, or based on a personal characteristic or association. In this case, the name might have been given to someone associated with a religious order known for piety (represented by "Angelo") or possibly to someone who was a lay brother or had some other connection to the church.

As with many Italian surnames, variations in spelling may exist depending on regional dialects and transcription over time.