Alessi

Alessi is an Italian surname that has been adopted by some families of British origin, often due to ancestral connections or marriages. The surname Alessi has its roots in Italy and is derived from the personal name Alessio, itself a variation of the name Alexander.

While not as commonly found in British records as traditional British surnames, Alessi has gained some recognition among specific families or individuals. Those bearing the surname Alessi may have Italian heritage or connections, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of contemporary Britain.

The exact origins and history of the Alessi surname within Britain may vary depending on individual family histories and genealogical traces. As with many surnames of foreign origin in a British context, the adoption of the Alessi name often represents a blending of cultural backgrounds and family histories through migration, intermarriage, or personal choice.

There are approximately 156 people named Alessi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Alessi.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Elias
  • Giovanni
  • Marcello
  • Marco
  • Massimo

Female

  • Adele
  • Lisa
  • Sandra

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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