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

Alessandra, 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 Alessandra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alessandra in America

Alessandra is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alessandra surname appeared 314 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 Alessandra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alessandra 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 Alessandra

The surname "ALESSANDRA" is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Greek name "Alexandros," which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy in central and northern Italy.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various forms such as "Alessandri," "Alessandrini," and "Alessandroni." These variations likely emerged from different regional dialects and spellings of the name over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Girolamo Alessandri (1451-1519), an Italian humanist and scholar from Treviso. He was renowned for his Latin translations of Greek works and his contributions to the study of ancient literature.

During the Renaissance period, the surname gained prominence with the rise of notable figures such as Alessandro Alessandri (1461-1523), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several prestigious projects in Rome and Venice.

In the 17th century, the Alessandra family played a significant role in the economic and political landscape of Florence. Filippo Alessandra (1598-1670) was a prominent banker and statesman who served as the Gonfalonier of Justice, the highest official of the Florentine Republic.

The surname also gained recognition in the field of arts and literature. Gregorio Alessandri (1720-1778) was an Italian poet and librettist who collaborated with renowned composers such as Gluck and Salieri, contributing to the development of Italian opera.

Another notable figure was Basilio Alessandra (1767-1845), an Italian painter and engraver who was highly regarded for his religious and historical works, which adorned numerous churches and galleries across Italy.

While the surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, this detailed report focuses solely on the historical origins and notable bearers of the surname "ALESSANDRA" within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alessandra

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

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

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