Alegre

Alegre Meaning & Origin

About Alegre
The surname Alegre is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "alegre," meaning "happy" or "joyful." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cheerful or lively nature. The name Alegre is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who possess a positive and optimistic outlook on life.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Alegre is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Alegre: 2,022
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,704
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alegre based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Alegre is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A40260
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L EH1 G R IY0
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘ΛˆlΙ›gri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alegre in Braille

Here's how to represent Alegre in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Alegre in braille

How to sign the name Alegre using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Alegre using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alegre in sign language

Numerology