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There are approximately 45,761 people named Alexander in the UK. That makes it the 178th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 724 are named Alexander.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From given name or forename

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The Alexander surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Greek.) An aider or benefactor of men. From ??, to aid or help, and ??, a man. A powerful auxiliary.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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