Sanders Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Sanders name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Sanders name
Sanders is a patronymic, "son of Sander". Sander and Saunder were the usual medieval short forms of Alexander, a Greek name meaning "defender of men" that spread through the fame of Alexander the Great and several saints. The spelling Saunders is more frequent in southern England and Scotland, while Sanders prevails in the Midlands and in the United States. The same form also arose independently in the Netherlands and northern Germany.
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This overview covers the Sanders name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and the Netherlands; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Sanders name FAQ
What does the Sanders name mean?
Son of Sander (Alexander). Common variants include Saunders, Sanderson, Sandars.
Where does the Sanders surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and the Netherlands.
Is there a Sanders coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sanders crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sanders coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.