About the Alexander surname
The surname Alexander has a primarily toponymic formation. The form of Alexander is compatible with several Arabic or North African surname traditions. Its precise meaning depends on the language, particle, and underlying name. This formation belongs to the broad group of surnames connected with a place or geographic feature. Families bearing the same surname may nevertheless come from different places when more than one locality produced a similar name.
Pronunciation:
A-lèk-san-dé/alɛksɑ̃de/