2000
#42,830
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 476
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.18
Very Rare Last name
Alexie
A surname of Greek origin meaning "defender" or "helper."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 745 Americans carry the last name Alexie. That puts it at #36,940 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 460,073 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alexie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
745
1 in 460,073
Census rank
#36,940
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
650
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 650 bearers of the surname Alexie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 36940th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alexie, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 77.1%. The next largest groups are White (17.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alexie
The surname ALEXIE has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and parts of Russia. It is believed to have derived from the Greek name "Alexios," which means "defender" or "helper of mankind." The name likely emerged during the Byzantine era when Greek influence was strong in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALEXIE surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various church records and official documents in the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia, which were part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Alexie" or "Alexiev."
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the ALEXIE surname spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Poland. Historical records from this time show variations in spelling, such as "Aleksiy," "Alekseev," and "Alekseyev," reflecting the influence of different languages and dialects.
One notable bearer of the ALEXIE surname was Grigore Alexie, a Romanian writer and poet who lived from 1839 to 1891. He was known for his contributions to the Romanian literary movement and his works that explored themes of national identity and social justice.
Another significant figure with the ALEXIE surname was Fyodor Alekseyev (1753-1824), a Russian military officer and engineer who played a crucial role in the defense of Moscow during the Napoleonic Wars. He oversaw the construction of fortifications and helped organize the city's defenses against the invading French forces.
In the 19th century, the ALEXIE surname found its way to North America, with immigrants from Eastern Europe settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Nikolai Alexiev (1853-1909), a Bulgarian revolutionary and writer who advocated for the independence of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure with the ALEXIE surname was Vasile Alexie (1872-1919), a Romanian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Romanian parliament and played a role in the country's reunification after World War I.
The ALEXIE surname has also been associated with several place names in Eastern Europe, such as the village of Alexievca in Moldova and the town of Alexeyevka in Russia. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the ALEXIE surname who settled or established communities in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alexie
Among Census respondents with the surname Alexie, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 77.1%. The next largest groups are White (17.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Alexie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Alexie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native77.1% · 501
- White17.4% · 113
- Two or more races3.7% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 6
- Black or African American0.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alexie
Alexie appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#35,812
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 627
+151 bearers (+31.7%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Up 7,018 places
2020
#36,940
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 650
+23 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 1,128 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #42,830 | 476 | 0.18 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #35,812 | 627 | 0.21 | +151 bearers (+31.7%) | Up 7,018 places |
| 2020 | #36,940 | 650 | 0.22 | +23 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 1,128 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Alexie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,812 | #36,940 | -3.1% |
| Count | 627 | 650 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.21 | 0.22 | 3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alexie bearers went from 627 to 650 (+3.7% change). The surname moved down 1,128 positions in the national ranking, going from #35,812 to #36,940.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Alexie
FAQ
Alexie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alexie?
Name Census estimates that about 745 living Americans carry the surname Alexie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 460,073 residents.
How common is Alexie?
Alexie ranks #36,940 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 650 people with the surname Alexie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (745), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.22 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.22 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Alexie.
Has Alexie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alexie went from 627 recorded bearers to 650. That is an increase of 23 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #35,812 to #36,940.
What does the Census say about the background of Alexie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alexie, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 77.1%. The next largest groups are White (17.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alexie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.1% (501 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alexie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (77.1%), White (17.4%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Alexie (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Alexie mean?
A surname of Greek origin meaning "defender" or "helper." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Alexie (0.22 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Alexie?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.