Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
ALEXANDER
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
Related and similar surnames
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Alaxander
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Alecsander
Alecander
Alaxender
Alecksander
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Alaxandor
Aleaxnder
Alaxandar
Alaxandair
Alacsander
Alacander
Alakender
Alcxander
Alaxandra
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Alalexander
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.