Description:
Alexander is a surname of Scottish, English, and Irish origin. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men.' The earliest record of the surname is in 12th-century Scotland, where it is thought to have been derived from the personal name of the King of Scotland, Alexander I. The surname Alexander is found in many cultures and countries around the world. In Scotland, it is the most common surname, with more than 3 percent of the population having the surname. In England, it is the 12th most common surname, and in the United States, it is the 33rd most common surname. Variations of the Alexander surname include Alexanders, Alexandr, Alexandera, and Alexandersson. In some cases, the surname has been Anglicized to Saunders, Sanders, and Sanderson. In some cases, it has been Gaelicized to MacAlasdair. The Alexander surname is associated with a number of notable people, including Alexander the Great, the 4th century BC Macedonian ruler; Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone; and Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
