Find out how popular the last name Alejandre is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alejandre.

Alejandre, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alejandre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alejandre in America

Alejandre is the 7357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alejandre surname appeared 4,528 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Alejandre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alejandre to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alejandre

The surname Alejandre originated in Spain, with its roots stretching back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish name Alejandro, which itself traces its origins to the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." The earliest recorded instances of the name Alejandre can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries, primarily in the regions of Castile and Aragon.

One notable historical reference to the name Alejandre is found in the Cantar de Mio Cid, an epic poem from the 12th century that recounts the exploits of the Castilian hero El Cid. In this work, a character named Alejandre is mentioned as one of El Cid's loyal knights. This suggests that the name was already well-established and in use among the nobility of that era.

The surname Alejandre has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, particularly in regions where it was more prevalent. For instance, the town of Alejandre in the province of Teruel, Aragon, may have been named after an individual bearing this surname or may have served as the source of the name itself.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Alejandre have achieved noteworthy accomplishments. One such figure was Fray Alonso Alejandre (1502-1570), a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who served as the confessor to King Philip II of Spain. Another was Don Juan Alejandre (1618-1698), a Spanish military commander who participated in the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War.

In the realm of literature, Pedro Alejandre (1805-1867) was a Spanish poet and playwright known for his works in the Romantic tradition. His contemporaries included José Zorrilla and Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch. Meanwhile, in the field of art, Ramón Alejandre (1857-1926) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who specialized in religious and historical themes.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was General Manuel Alejandre (1884-1968), a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War. He initially supported the Republican government but later defected to the Nationalist side led by General Francisco Franco.

These examples illustrate the diverse contributions of individuals with the surname Alejandre throughout Spanish history, spanning various fields and eras. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, its legacy continues to be woven into the cultural tapestry of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alejandre

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alejandre.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alejandre was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alejandre has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alejandre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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