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", meaning "Defender of the people".
Other known spelling variations: Sander, Saunder, Saunders, Zander, Sender, Zender and more, although different variants may have other origins. The surname originates from Germany, The Netherlands, England, Scotland, and Ireland in most cases.
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