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UK surname

Alexandre

French surname derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind" or "protector of men."

In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Alexandre surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 221, ranked #18,321, up from #31,170 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Kensington and Chelsea and Allerdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Alexandre is 221 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1200.0%.

1881 census count

17

Ranked #31,170

Modern count

221

2016, ranked #18,321

Peak year

2016

221 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Alexandre had 17 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,170 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 221 in 2016, ranked #18,321.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 51 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Alexandre surname distribution map

The map shows where the Alexandre surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Alexandre surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Alexandre over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 17 #31,170
1891 historical 28 #32,046
1901 historical 31 #30,616
1911 historical 51 #27,708
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 109 #26,273
1999 modern 119 #25,095
2000 modern 118 #25,197
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 116 #25,632
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 125 #24,443
2005 modern 141 #22,688
2006 modern 153 #21,643
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 159 #21,598
2009 modern 162 #21,791
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 188 #20,067
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 196 #19,790
2014 modern 205 #19,375
2015 modern 213 #18,769
2016 modern 221 #18,321

Geography

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Where Alexandres are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Camden, Kensington and Chelsea, Allerdale, Great Yarmouth and Herefordshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Camden 016 Camden
2 Kensington and Chelsea 017 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Allerdale 007 Allerdale
4 Great Yarmouth 001 Great Yarmouth
5 Herefordshire 004 Herefordshire, County of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Alexandre

These lists show first names that appear often with the Alexandre surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Alexandre

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Alexandre, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Alexandre surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Alexandre household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Alexandre is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Alexandre is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Alexandre falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Alexandre is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Alexandre, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Alexandre

The surname Alexandre has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The name is derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." This name was popularized by Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian king and military commander who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC.

In France, the name Alexandre first appeared in historical records during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. It was initially used as a given name, but over time, it evolved into a surname as well. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in medieval documents and records from northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Alexandre was Guillaume Alexandre, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis IX (also known as Saint Louis) and participated in the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land in the 1240s.

Another notable figure with the surname Alexandre was Jean Alexandre, a French Renaissance poet and playwright who lived from approximately 1490 to 1546. He was born in Normandy and is best known for his works "Le Jaloux" and "Le Trésor d'Amour."

In the 17th century, Jacques Alexandre, a French Jesuit missionary and explorer, played a significant role in the exploration of Canada and the Great Lakes region. He was born in 1635 and died in 1701.

During the French Revolution in the late 18th century, Joseph Alexandre, a French politician and lawyer, served as a deputy in the National Convention and was a member of the Jacobin Club. He was born in 1752 and guillotined in 1794 during the Reign of Terror.

In the 19th century, Noël Alexandre, a French sculptor and artist, gained recognition for his works in bronze and marble. He was born in 1836 and died in 1904.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Alexandre throughout history, but the name has been carried by many others across different parts of France and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Alexandre families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Alexandre surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Channel Islands leads with 137 Alexandres recorded in 1881 and an index of 307.80x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 137 307.80x
Kent 3 0.59x
Lancashire 3 0.17x
Middlesex 3 0.20x
Warwickshire 3 0.79x
Glamorgan 1 0.38x
Hampshire 1 0.32x
Midlothian 1 0.50x
Staffordshire 1 0.20x
Surrey 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 46 Alexandres recorded in 1881 and an index of 317.46x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 46 317.46x
St Owen 45 3846.15x
St Brelade 22 1913.04x
St Peter Port 7 85.05x
St Mary 5 980.39x
St Peter 4 312.50x
Birmingham 3 2.38x
Crayford 3 133.93x
Liverpool 3 2.77x
Grouville 2 161.29x
St Lawrence 2 163.93x
St Saviour 2 81.30x
Clapham 1 5.32x
Edinburgh St Georges 1 23.92x
Islington London 1 0.69x
Roath 1 8.42x
Southampton St Mary 1 5.17x
St George Hanover Square 1 3.78x
St Pancras London 1 0.83x
St Sampson 1 49.75x
Stafford St Mary 1 13.93x
Trinity 1 97.09x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Alexandre surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 14
Jane 10
Elizabeth 7
Elise 4
Marie 4
Ann 3
Eliza 3
Louisa 3
Alice 2
Amelia 2
Charlotte 2
Elvina 2
Margaret 2
Rachel 2
Sophia 2
Anna 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Augusta 1
Caroline 1
Carterette 1
Ellen 1
Elsie 1
Esther 1
Eunice 1
Florence 1
Georgena 1
Henriette 1
Judith 1
Julia 1
Julie 1
Kate 1
Lavenia 1
Lizzie 1
Lucy 1
Lydia 1
M. 1
Marianne 1
Melvina 1
Prescilla 1
R. 1
Sophie 1
Susan 1
Susanne 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Alexandre surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 15
Philip 6
William 6
Charles 5
Francis 4
Edward 3
James 3
Frederick 2
Jacques 2
Walter 2
Amice 1
Elias 1
Frank 1
George 1
Giffard 1
Imbert 1
Joseph 1
Joshua 1
Matthew 1
Phillip 1
Richard 1
Thomas 1
V. 1

FAQ

Alexandre surname: questions and answers

How common was the Alexandre surname in 1881?

In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Alexandre surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Alexandre surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 221 in 2016. That gives Alexandre a modern rank of #18,321.

What does the Alexandre surname mean?

French surname derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind" or "protector of men."

What does the Alexandre map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Alexandre bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.