ALESSANDRO
Alessandro
Alessandro is not a common British surname but has Italian origins. It derives from the male given name Alessandro, which is the Italian form of the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of the people." The surname Alessandro indicates a familial relation to an ancestor bearing the first name Alessandro.
Due to historical migrations and intermarriages, Italian surnames, including Alessandro, can be found among the British population. Individuals with the surname Alessandro are likely to have ancestors of Italian descent who settled in the United Kingdom or individuals who have Italian roots but have emigrated to Britain.
The surname Alessandro is relatively rare in Britain compared to more traditional British surnames, but it adds to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism found within the country. Like many surnames, Alessandro can carry a sense of familial pride and heritage among those who bear it, linking them back to their Italian roots.
There are approximately 42 people named Alessandro in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Alessandro.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
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