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Early Origins of the Alessi family

The surname Alessi was first found in Cracow a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow The capital city is Cracow, said to be the intellectual center of Poland. The region is composed of Poles and Gorale (Highlanders) who speak their own dialect and wear picturesque costumes. The chief towns of the province are Cracow, Tarnow, and Nowy Sacz. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. They were a part of the major Clan Debno and the first record was in 1482 when Adam Debno Tymkowicz z Czajkowic was the major leader of both the clan and the area. The major clan Leliwa goes back to 1243.

Early History of the Alessi family

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Alessi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Alicki, Alecki, Albicki, Oljecki, Olicki, Olecki and many more.

Early Notables of the Alessi family

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Alessi Ranking

In the United States, the name Alessi is the 7,558th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Alessi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Alessi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • James Alessi, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1817
Alessi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Angelo Alessi, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Sliaterina, in 1900
  • Angelo Alessi, aged 13, who immigrated to America from Campofelice, in 1901
  • Achille Alessi, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from Appegnano, Italy, in 1904
  • Angelo Alessi, aged 18, who landed in America from Gualtieri, in 1906
  • Angelo Alessi, aged 29, who settled in America from S. Caternia, Sicily, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Alessi (post 1700) +

  • Raquel Alessi (b. 1983), American actress and model, best known for her starring role in the television series Standoff and the film Ghost Rider
  • Marc Steven Alessi (b. 1976), American politician, Member of the New York State Assembly (2005-2010)
  • Ralph Alessi (b. 1963), American jazz trumpeter and composer
  • Joseph Alessi (b. 1959), American classical trombonist, current Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Mike Alessi (b. 1988), American professional Motocross and Supercross racer
  • Bob "Bobby" Alessi (b. 1953), who with this twin brother Bill are an American pop rock singer-songwriter duo, best known for their 1984 hit "Savin' the Day"
  • Marc S. Alessi, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Assembly 1st District 2
  • Alberto Alessi (1939-2022), Italian lawyer and politician who served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1981 to 1983 and again from 1987 to 1994
  • Giuseppe Alessi (1905-2009), Italian politician, Member of Italian Chamber of Deputies (1968-1972), 1st and 3rd President of Sicily (1955-1956) and (1947-1949)
  • Giuseppe Alessi (b. 1977), Italian football midfielder
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  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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