Sanders (surname)

Sanders is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Alexander". The name derives from the abbreviation xander, with Alexander deriving from the Greek "Ἀλέξανδρος" (Aléxandros), meaning "Defender of the people".[1]

Other known spelling variations: Sander, Saunder, Saunders, Zander, Sender, Zender and more,[2][3] although different variants may have other origins (such as places like Zandt or Senden). The surname originates from Germany, The Netherlands, England, Scotland, and Ireland in most cases.

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References
  1. Ἀλέξανδρος. Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert; A Greek–English Lexicon at the Perseus Project.
  2. Theories of the Origins of the Name Sanders at sanders.web
  3. Sanders at the Meertens Institute database of surnames in the Netherlands.
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