What Does Sanders Mean?

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".

What ethnicity is the name Sanders?

Sanders is the 87th most popular surname in the United States. Its full origins are English, Scottish, and German.

Where does the surname Sanders originate from?

English, Scottish, and North German: patronymic from Sander 1.

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