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

Alexie, 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 Alexie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alexie in America

Alexie is the 35812th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alexie surname appeared 627 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 Alexie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alexie 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 Alexie

The surname ALEXIE has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and parts of Russia. It is believed to have derived from the Greek name "Alexios," which means "defender" or "helper of mankind." The name likely emerged during the Byzantine era when Greek influence was strong in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALEXIE surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various church records and official documents in the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia, which were part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Alexie" or "Alexiev."

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the ALEXIE surname spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Poland. Historical records from this time show variations in spelling, such as "Aleksiy," "Alekseev," and "Alekseyev," reflecting the influence of different languages and dialects.

One notable bearer of the ALEXIE surname was Grigore Alexie, a Romanian writer and poet who lived from 1839 to 1891. He was known for his contributions to the Romanian literary movement and his works that explored themes of national identity and social justice.

Another significant figure with the ALEXIE surname was Fyodor Alekseyev (1753-1824), a Russian military officer and engineer who played a crucial role in the defense of Moscow during the Napoleonic Wars. He oversaw the construction of fortifications and helped organize the city's defenses against the invading French forces.

In the 19th century, the ALEXIE surname found its way to North America, with immigrants from Eastern Europe settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Nikolai Alexiev (1853-1909), a Bulgarian revolutionary and writer who advocated for the independence of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure with the ALEXIE surname was Vasile Alexie (1872-1919), a Romanian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Romanian parliament and played a role in the country's reunification after World War I.

The ALEXIE surname has also been associated with several place names in Eastern Europe, such as the village of Alexievca in Moldova and the town of Alexeyevka in Russia. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the ALEXIE surname who settled or established communities in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alexie

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

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

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