ALEJANDRO
Alejandro
Origin and Meaning
Alejandro is a Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the personal name 'Alejandro', which is the equivalent of the English name 'Alexander'. The name has Greek origins, with "alexein" meaning "to defend" and "aner" meaning "man".
Distribution
While Alejandro is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, the surname can also be found among British families. The presence of the Alejandro surname in Britain may be attributed to historical links between Spain and the UK, as well as migration and intercultural exchanges over the centuries.
Notable Individuals
Some notable individuals who bear the surname Alejandro include:
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Variants
Variants of the surname Alejandro can include variations in spelling or Anglicised versions to suit British naming conventions. Examples may include Alenjandro, Alejandró, or Alexander.
There are approximately 27 people named Alejandro in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Alejandro.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
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