Strander History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Strand and its variants is derived from an old Scandinavian or Viking name Strand meaning a dweller by the sea-shore. The name evolved to the Old English word strond or strand, meaning "dweller by the strand or shore" 1 or "the sea-shore, or the bank of a river." 2

Early Origins of the Strander family

The surname Strander was first found in Suffolk where Ralph Stronder was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1327. In the same year, John atte Stronde was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Essex. 1

Early History of the Strander family

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Strander Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strand, Stranders, Strander, Strond, Stronders and many more.

Early Notables of the Strander family

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Migration of the Strander family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Martha Strand from England settled in Boston.

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.