Sanders History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Sanders

What does the name Sanders mean?

The Anglo-Norman surname Sanders is derived from the name Saunder, which is a pet form of the personal name Alexander. This name was originally derived from the Greek personal name Alexandros which literally means defender of men.

Early Origins of the Sanders family

The surname Sanders was first found in County Wicklow (Irish: Cill Mhantáin), known as the “last county,” created only in 1606, located on the East coast of Ireland, today part of the Greater Dublin Area, where they were granted lands by Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, for their assistance in the invasion of Ireland in 1172.

Early History of the Sanders family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sanders research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1530, 1555, 1581, 1620, 1648, 1683, 1695 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Sanders History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sanders Spelling Variations

A single person's name was often spelt simply as it sounded by medieval scribes and church officials. An investigation into the specific origins the name Sanders has revealed that such a practice has resulted in many spelling variations over the years. A few of its variants include: Saunders, Sanders, Sawnders, Sainders, Saynders, Saunderrs, Sannders, Sanderrs, Saunder and many more.

Early Notables of the Sanders family

Nicholas Sanders or Sander (ca. 1530-1581), was an English controversialist and historian, one of the twelve children of William Sanders of Aston, one time High Sheriff of Surrey

Sanders World Ranking

the United Kingdom, the name Sanders is the 337^th most popular surname with an estimated 18,298 people with that name. 1 However, in Australia, the name Sanders is ranked the 339^th most popular surname with an estimated 10,638 people with that name. 2 And in New Zealand, the name Sanders is the 292^nd popular surname with an estimated 2,082 people with that name. 3 Canada ranks Sanders as 955^th with 5,636 people. 4 The United States ranks Sanders as 75^th with 248,700 people. 5 Netherlands ranks Sanders as 82^nd with 11,522 people. 6

Sanders migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the First Fleet and Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

First Fleet

Mrs. Jane Sanders, (Norris), British settler convicted in Middlesex, England in 1787, sentenced to 7 years for theft, transported aboard the ship "Lady Juliana" leaving in 1789 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1790 7

Second Fleet

Mr. John Sanders, British settler convicted in Worcestershire, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Britannia" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 8
Mr. Joseph Sanders, British settler convicted in Worcestershire, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Third Fleet" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 8
Mr. Thomas Sanders, British settler convicted in Surrey, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Third Fleet" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 8

Following the First and Second Fleets, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include:

Sanders Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Joseph Sanders, (b. 1793), aged 20, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life for highway robbery, transported aboard the "Earl Spencer" in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1826 8
Mr. Richard Sanders, English convict who was convicted in Hereford, Herefordshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Fame" on 9th October 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 9
James Sanders, English convict from Bristol, who was transported aboard the "America" on April 4, 1829, settling in New South Wales, Australia 10
Mr. Thomas Sanders, British Convict who was convicted in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Dunvegan Castle" on 13th March 1830, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 11
James Sanders, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Arab" on February 22, 1834, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 12
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Sanders 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:

Sanders Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John Sanders, (b. 1798), aged 43, British labourer travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand via Wellington on 7th November 1841 13
Mr. William Sanders, (b. 1799), aged 42, British shipwright travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand via Wellington on 7th November 1841 13
Mr. William Henry Sanders, (b. 1825), aged 16, British wheelwright travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand via Wellington on 7th November 1841 13
Mr. Sanders, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 3rd January 1843 13
Mr. W.H. Sanders, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship 'Merchantman' arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 6th September 1855 14
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Sanders migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 15

Sanders Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Mr. John Sanders, Cornish settler from Marazion, Cornwall, (b. 1616), aged 18, British settler travelling from Plymouth, England aboard the ship "Margarett" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) on 1st March 1634 16
Mr. John Sanders, (b. 1618), aged 17, British settler traveling aboard the ship "William and John" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 17
William Sanders, who settled in Barbados in 1680 with his servants

Sanders migration to Canada +

Sanders Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

George Sanders, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749-1752
Mr. Edward Sanders U.E. who settled in Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 member of the Cape Ann Association 18

Sanders Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Mr. John Sanders who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Naomi" departing 15th June 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 10th August 1847 but he died on board 19
Mr. Robert Sanders, aged 2 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Allan Kerr" departing 23rd June 1847 from Sligo, Ireland; the ship arrived on 4th August 1847 but he died on board 19
S Sanders, who landed in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862

Sanders Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

A F Sanders, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
A. F. Sanders, who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
Mrs. Sanders, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
Mrs. E Sanders, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907

Sanders migration to the United States +

Sanders Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Lieutenant Sanders, who arrived in Virginia in 1622 20
Allexander Sanders, aged 24, who landed in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "Truelove" 20
David Sanders, who landed in Virginia in 1623 20
George Sanders, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 20
Henery Sanders, aged 20, who landed in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "Southampton" 20
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Sanders Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Isaac Sanders, who landed in Virginia in 1703 20
Marsey Sanders, who arrived in Virginia in 1703 20
Thomas Sanders, who landed in Virginia in 1714 20
Debora Sanders, who arrived in Virginia in 1716 20
I John Sanders, aged 10, who arrived in New York in 1724 20
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Sanders Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Benj Sanders, aged 28, who landed in Key West, Fla in 1837 20
John Sanders, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1837 20
Ths Sanders, aged 24, who arrived in Key West, Fla in 1839 20
Jacob Sanders, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1840 20
Thomas Sanders, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1841 20
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Sanders Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mr. Elias Sanders, (b. 1879), aged 21, Cornish miner, from St Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 17th March 1900 en route to Hancock, Michigan, USA 21
Mr. William Sanders, (b. 1856), aged 44, Cornish slater travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 5th March 1900 en route to Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, USA 21
Mr. Elias Sanders, (b. 1879), aged 24, English miner travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 15th February 1903 en route to Red Jacket, Michigan, USA 21

Contemporary Notables of the name Sanders (post 1700) +

Harland "Colonel" Sanders (1890-1980), American founder of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant franchise
Sarah Elizabeth Huckabee Sanders (b. 1982), American Principal Deputy White House Press Secretary, daughter of Mike Huckabee, 47th Governor of Arkansas since 2023
Daryl Theodore Sanders (1941-2025), American professional football player, played offensive tackle for four seasons for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League
Joop Sanders (1921-2023), Dutch-American painter, educator, and founding member of the American Abstract Expressionist group
Ed Parish "E.P." Sanders FBA (1937-2022), American New Testament scholar and a principal proponent of the "New Perspective on Paul"
Farrell "Pharoah" Sanders (1940-2022), American jazz saxophonist, member of John Coltrane's groups of the mid-1960s who released over 30 albums
John Frank Sanders (1945-2022), American professional baseball scout and former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Athletics
William Evan Sanders (1919-2021), American Episcopalian prelate, 8th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee from 1977 to 1985, and first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee from 1985 to 1992
George Sanders (1774-1846), Scottish portrait-painter, born at Kinghorn, Fifeshire
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Historic Events for the Sanders family +

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. L Sanders, British Cook, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 22
Mr. Cyril George Cleve Sanders, British Petty Officer Stoker, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking 23
Captain Alfred Sanders, Australian commander who was aboard the ship "RMS Quetta" when she struck rocks and sunk on route to England on18th February 1890, he survived and was picked up by lifeboat
George Sanders, crew member who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, survived the sinking
Mr. Elmer L. Sanders, American Gunners Mate First Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 24
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The Sanders 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: Nil Conscire Sibi
Motto Translation: Conscious of no Wrong.

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