Explore the Family Name Alessi
The meaning of Alessi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Alessio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Mario, Sal, Antonio, Carmelo, Gasper, Santo, Aldo, Carlo, Carmel, Carmela, Liborio, Lino, Margarita, Mariana, Rosalia.
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How common is the last name Alessi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alessi saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alessi was ranked as the 9013th most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped to the 9628th position by 2010, indicating a change of -6.82%. However, the count of individuals with the Alessi surname slightly increased from 3334 in 2000 to 3372 in 2010, a rise of 1.14%. The proportion per 100k also fell by -8.06% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,013 | #9,628 | -6.82% |
| Count | 3,334 | 3,372 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.24 | 1.14 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alessi
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Alessi surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.77% to 94.25%. The second most significant group identified as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.7% to 3.97%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 0.66% to 0.92%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped to 0% in 2010 from 0.39% in 2000. The Black category, which had no representation in 2000, recorded 0.44% in 2010. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed (S) for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.25% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.97% | 47.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.92% | 39.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Alessi ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Alessi is Italian, which comprises 36.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.6%) and French & German (14.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, Levantine, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 36.1% |
| British & Irish | 22.6% |
| French & German | 14.1% |
| Other | 27.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Alessi
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Alessi have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 59.40% |
| Campania, Italy | 56.90% |
| Calabria, Italy | 55.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 55.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 54.50% |
What Alessi haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Alessi is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Corrado, Spinelli, Bernardo, Whitmer, Constantino, Federico, Georges, Delgadillo, Schweizer, Milano.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Alessi surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Alessi have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Alessi" Surname 48.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Alessi" Surname 31.2%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Alessi" Surname 13.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Alessi" Surname 18.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Alessi?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Alessi are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition