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

Alejandrez, 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 Alejandrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alejandrez in America

Alejandrez is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alejandrez surname appeared 468 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alejandrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alejandrez 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 Alejandrez

The surname Alejandrez has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the given name "Alejandro," which itself has Greek roots and means "defender of men." The suffix "-ez" is a common Spanish patronymic, indicating the name belonged to the children or descendants of a person named Alejandro.

During the Reconquista, the name likely emerged as a way to distinguish families and lineages in the newly conquered territories of the Iberian Peninsula. It is possible that some of the earliest bearers of the Alejandrez name were soldiers or military leaders who played a role in the campaigns against the Moors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Alejandrez surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a nobleman named Rodrigo Alejandrez is mentioned in a document from the late 13th century. This suggests that the name had already gained a foothold among the Spanish nobility by that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the Alejandrez surname was Pedro Alejandrez, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca. His contributions to the field of philosophy and theology earned him a respected reputation among his contemporaries.

Another notable individual with the Alejandrez surname was Juan Alejandrez, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the New World in the early 16th century. Alejandrez played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and is credited with establishing one of the first Spanish settlements in the region.

During the Golden Age of Spanish literature in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Alejandrez name gained further prominence with the works of playwright and poet Miguel Alejandrez. His plays and poems were widely celebrated and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Spain during that period.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Francisco Alejandrez distinguished himself in the Spanish Army, rising through the ranks and eventually becoming a respected general. His military exploits and leadership during various campaigns earned him recognition and accolades from the Spanish Crown.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the Alejandrez surname also spread to various regions, including the Americas and the Philippines. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and linguistic adaptations in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alejandrez

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

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 Alejandrez 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 Alejandrez 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 Alejandrez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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