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Early Origins of the Alessandro family

The surname Alessandro was first found in Belgium, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Undoubtedly the name was originally of Spanish origin and the first records emerged from the Spanish occupation of the Netherlands until the 16th century. However, records of the origin in Spain are not evident at this time.

Early History of the Alessandro family

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Alessandro Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Di Sandro, Sandra, Sandras, Sandre, Sandrolini, Sandron, Sandrone, Alessandro, Alessandra, Lassandro, Lassandra and many more.

Early Notables of the Alessandro family

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United States Alessandro migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Alessandro Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alicandro Alessandro, who settled in New York, NY in 1904

Contemporary Notables of the name Alessandro (post 1700) +

  • Joseph S. Alessandro, American Republican politician, Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 9th District, 2004 1
  • Darío Pedro Alessandro (1951-2021), Argentine sociologist, politician, and diplomat
  • Giuseppe Alessandro Barone (b. 1998), American professional soccer player
  • Andrea Alessandro Carnevale (b. 1961), Italian former footballer
  • Pietro Alessandro Guglielmi (1728-1804), Italian opera composer
  • Alessandro Giorgi (b. 1993), Italian motorcycle racer
  • Alessandro Argenton (1937-2024), Italian equestrian who won a silver medal at the Olympic Games
  • Alessandro Carrozza (b. 1982), retired Italian footballer who played as midfielder
  • Alessandro D'Alatri (1955-2023), Italian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for Senza pelle (1994), La febbre (2005) and Casomai (2002)
  • Alessandro Casse (1946-2021), Italian ski racer, father of World Cup alpine ski racer Mattia Casse


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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