Alexandru

Alexandru is a surname of Romanian origin that is uncommonly found in British genealogy. It derives from the Romanian form of the ancient Greek name Alexander, which means "defender of the people." The name has noble connotations due to its association with various historical figures, including Alexander the Great.

In Britain, the surname Alexandru may have been introduced through immigration or intermarriage with Romanian or Eastern European families. As a result, individuals bearing this surname are likely to have diverse cultural backgrounds and a rich familial heritage.

Though rare, the surname Alexandru adds a touch of exoticism and historical significance to the British genealogical landscape, reflecting the interconnected nature of European heritage.

There are approximately 92 people named Alexandru in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Alexandru.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Andrei
  • Constantin
  • Dan
  • Daniel
  • Emanuel
  • Flavian
  • Lucian
  • Marius
  • Mihai
  • Razvan
  • Stefan
  • Tat

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Andreea
  • Elena
  • Georgiana
  • Madalina
  • Maria
  • Marian
  • Mihaela
  • Mirela
  • Nicoleta

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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