The surname Alexand was first found in Cracow a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow The captial 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. The family were associated with the royal tribes of Koscieza and Srexiawa.
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Early History of the Alexand family
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Alexand Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Alexandrowicz, Aleksandrowicz and others.
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Early Notables of the Alexand family
Prominent among those of the name Alexand in this period were
the Alexandrowicz family of Cracow
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Migration of the Alexand family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: individuals whose social, cultural and professional accomplishments were known on both sides of the Atlantic.
France
Poland
