origin of surname alexander
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alexander is a surname originating in Scotland. It is originally an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic MacAlasdair. It is a somewhat common Scottish name and the region of Scotland where it traditionally is most commonly found is in the Highlands region of Scotland.Notable people with the surname include:1  AJ Alexander (born 1980), American model and Playboy Playmate.2  A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough (1885â1965), British politician. 3  Amir Alexander, historian.otable people with the surname include: 1  AJ Alexander (born 1980), American model and Playboy Playmate. 2  A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough (1885â1965), British politician. 3  Amir Alexander, historian.