Sandeman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Sandeman is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a person who was employed as the servant of Sandy or Saunder. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. The most common suffixes for occupational names are maker, herd, hewer, smith, er, ing, and man.

Early Origins of the Sandeman family

The surname Sandeman was first found in Perthshire in Scotland where they held a family seat from about the year 1550 at Alyth. According to Barber the name is derived from Sandys in Cumberland, rather than of Danish or Dutch extraction.(Men of Truth).

Early History of the Sandeman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sandeman research. Another 213 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1377, 1628, 1718, 1735, 1780, 1781, 1872, 1894 and 1896 are included under the topic Early Sandeman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sandeman Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Sandeman are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Sandeman include: Sandeman, Sandiman, Sandieman, Sandman and others.

Early Notables of the Sandeman family

Distinguished members of the family include

Colonel John Glass Sandeman

Sandeman migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Sandeman or a variant listed above:

Sandeman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Robert Sandeman, who arrived in New England in 1764 1

Sandeman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Phillip Sandeman, who landed in Mississippi in 1851 1

Sandeman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Sandeman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. David Sandeman, Scottish carpenter from Kirkaldy travelling from Leith aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 8th January 1858 2
Mrs. Ellen Sandeman, Scottish settler from Kirkaldy travelling from Leith aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 8th January 1858 2
Mr. John Sandeman, Scottish settler from Kirkaldy travelling from Leith aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 8th January 1858 2
Mr. David Sandeman, Scottish settler from Kirkaldy travelling from Leith aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 8th January 1858 2
C.C. Sandeman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Sandeman (post 1700) +

Bill Sandeman (b. 1942), American NFL football offensive tackle
Captain George Amelius Crawshay Sandeman (1883-1915), English cricketer, killed in action
Toby Sandeman (b. 1988), English fashion model and sprint athlete, specialising in the 200 metres
Bradley Sandeman (b. 1970), former English footballer
Sir Nairne Stewart Sandeman (d. 1940), 1st Baronet, a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom
William Sandeman (1722-1790), Scottish leading linen and later cotton manufacturer in Perthshire
Mary Sandeman (b. 1954), known as Aneka, Scottish pop singer, best known for her hit song "Japanese Boy" (1981)
Sir John Sandeman Allen (1865-1935), British Conservative Party politician
Gillian Sandeman, former Canadian politician, MPP for Peterborough (1975-1977)
Robert Groves Sandeman (1835-1892), Indian officer and administrator, son of General Robert Turnbull Sandeman
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Sandeman Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Stat Veritas
Motto Translation: Truth Stands.

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html