2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Alexandris
A Greek surname derived from the given name Alexander, meaning "defender of men".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Alexandris. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alexandris surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Alexandris in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alexandris, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alexandris
The surname Alexandris has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era around the 9th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "Alexandros," which means "defender of men." This name was popularized by the legendary conqueror Alexander the Great, whose exploits and achievements left a lasting impact on Greek culture and society.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Alexandris can be found in ancient Greek documents and manuscripts from various regions of the Byzantine Empire. One notable mention is in the Codex Sinaiticus, a 4th-century manuscript of the Christian Bible, where the name appears as a reference to a scribe or copyist.
During the medieval period, the name Alexandris was particularly prevalent in the regions of Macedonia, Thessaly, and the Peloponnese peninsula. Several prominent individuals bore this surname, including Ioannis Alexandris, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century and authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.
In the 15th century, a branch of the Alexandris family migrated to the island of Crete, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. One of the most notable figures from this lineage was Georgios Alexandris, who was born in 1492 and served as a naval commander in the Venetian fleet during the Ottoman-Venetian Wars.
As the Ottoman Empire expanded its influence in the region, many Greek families fled to other parts of Europe, carrying their surnames with them. This diaspora led to the spread of the name Alexandris across various countries, including Italy, France, and even as far as Russia, where a branch of the family settled in the 17th century.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the Alexandris surname was Konstantinos Alexandris, a Greek revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman occupation during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. He was born in 1788 and played a crucial role in numerous battles, eventually becoming a symbol of Greek resistance and national pride.
Throughout its history, the surname Alexandris has been associated with various professions, including scholars, military leaders, merchants, and clergymen. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name continues to carry a sense of pride and resilience, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Greek people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alexandris
Among Census respondents with the surname Alexandris, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Alexandris bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Alexandris surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alexandris
Alexandris appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,035 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,035 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Alexandris surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alexandris bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Alexandris surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alexandris?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Alexandris. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Alexandris?
Alexandris ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Alexandris. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Alexandris.
Has Alexandris become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alexandris went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Alexandris?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alexandris, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alexandris in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alexandris appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Alexandris (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Alexandris mean?
A Greek surname derived from the given name Alexander, meaning "defender of men". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Alexandris (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Alexandris?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Alexandris on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.