Exeter, NH, a small city of just over 14,000 people located in the southwest portion of the state in Rockingham County, is the safest city in New Hampshire. Situated at the merge of the Exeter River and Squamscott River, it is a scenic community with a long history.
Alexander is a name with Greek origins. The meaning of Alexander is Defender of the People. There are many alternate spellings of Alexander depending on the country in which you live. Some of these alternate spellings include Alejandro, Alessandro, and Alexzander. Nicknames for Alexander include Alex, Xander, and Sasha.
The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Alexander Story, which was dated 1248, a witness in the Fine Court Rolls of Essex, during the reign of King Henry 111, known as The Frenchman, 1216 - 1272. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation.