The surname Sanders is of patronymic origin deriving from the personal name Sander, a shortened version of Alexander. Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros meaning "defender of men." Sanders is first found in Ireland in County Wicklow where they were granted lands by Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke for their help in the invasion of Ireland in 1172. Sanders is the 87th most popular name in the United States. Notable bearers of te surname Sanders include Addison Hiatt Sanders. the newspaper editor who joined the Union Army during the US Civil War. He became a Brigadier General before the war was over, and went on to become the Secretary of the Montana territory. Addison was born on September 13th 1823 in Cincinnatti, Ohio and died on November 7th 1912 in Marsahlltown, Iowa.
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