Sanderson (surname)


Sanderson is a surname that means "Alexander's son", which first appears in Scotland in the mid 15th century. In 1472 John Sanderson purchased the Lands of Lethindy ; in 1479, William Sanderisson was summoned to the Scottish Parliament for treason. The surname's spelling has varied, Sandrisson and Sanderisone being other examples, and modern spellings include Sanderson, Saunderson, Sandeson, Sandersen and Sandison.

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