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Mander History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Ireland United States Australia New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Mander History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Germany
Ireland

The Mander surname is thought to derive from "maund," meaning "beg," probably from the Old French "mendier;" in which case, it may have evolved from a nickname for a beggar. Alternatively it may have been an occupational name for a maker of baskets, from Middle English word "maund," meaning "basket."

Early Origins of the Mander family

The surname Mander was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1524 when Thomas Mander held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Mander family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mander research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1455, 1487, 1642, 1662, 1687, 1700, 1702, 1704, 1720, 1764, 1794 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Mander History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mander Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Mander include Mander, Manders, Maunders, Maunder and others.

Early Notables of the Mander family

Distinguished members of the family include

Roger Mander D.D. (died 1704), an English academic, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University (1700-1702), Master of Balliol College, Oxford (1687-1704)

Migration of the Mander family to Ireland

Some of the Mander family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 70 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mander migration to the United States +

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Mander or a variant listed above:

Mander Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Wells Mander, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 1
Welts Mander, who landed in Virginia in 1651 1
Wilkes Mander, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 1

Mander Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Richard Mander, who settled in New York in 1758
William Mander, who arrived in America in 1768

Mander Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Henry Mander, aged 44, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Armenius"
Joseph Mander, who landed in Indiana in 1852 1

Mander migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Mander Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Henry Mander, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Boyne" in 1850 2

Mander 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:

Mander Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John James Mander, (b. 1802), aged 45, English , settler born in Worcestershire arriving as 1st detachment of Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship "Ramillies" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 3
Mrs. Jane Mander née Amphett, (b. 1814), aged 33, English settler travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship "Ramillies" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 3
Mrs. Mander, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "James Nicol Fleming" arriving in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on 26th October 1870 4
Miss Mander, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow with 3 sisters aboard the ship "James Nicol Fleming" arriving in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on 26th October 1870 4
Alfred Mander, aged 25, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Schiehallion" in 1872
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Mander (post 1700) +

Jerry Irwin Mander (1936-2023), American activist and author, best known for his 1978 book, Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television
Jerry Mander, American activist, best known for his book "Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television"
Sir Charles Tertius Mander (1852-1929), English politician and businessman, four times mayor of Wolverhampton ( 1892-96), and High Sheriff of the county of Staffordshire
Miles Mander (1888-1946), well-known and versatile English character actor
Sir Geoffrey Le Mesurier Mander KB (1882-1962), British Chairman of Mander Brothers Ltd. and radical parliamentarian
Lewis N. Mander FAA, FRS (b. 1939), New Zealand organic chemist
Peter Garth Mander (1928-1998), former New Zealand yachtsman and Olympic Gold medal winner
Mary Jane Mander (1877-1949), New Zealand novelist and journalist
Karl Mander Gravell GC (1922-1941), Canadian airman posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he showed on the 10 November 1941 in Calgary, Alberta
Mander Willcockson, American first postmaster of Willcockson, Arkansas in 1883; he officially renamed the community Willcockson which held until 1934 when the community was renamed Dogpatch

The Mander 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: Pro Omnibus Laus Deo
Motto Translation: Praise God for all things.

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)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The barque BOYNE 1850, 521 tons. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Boyne.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html