Alessi
An Italian surname that usually began as a patronymic from the personal name Alesso, a local form of Alessio (Alexander).
The #9,628 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 91,562 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Alessi is an Italian family name built from the personal name Alesso or Alessio, regional forms of Alexander. The deeper root is Greek Alexandros, commonly understood as 'defender of men.' In surname use, Alessi typically means 'descendant of' or 'family of' a man named Alesso/Alessio.
History
The surname is found chiefly in Italy and in Italian diaspora communities abroad, especially in the Americas. As with many Italian surnames, it likely arose independently in more than one place from the widespread given name Alessio. Spelling and pronunciation may vary by region, but the core form has remained stable.
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Fun fact
Because it comes from a very common given name, Alessi may have formed separately in multiple Italian families rather than from a single original ancestor.