Saunders
Saunders is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is a patronymic from the medieval given name Saunder (or Saunders), a form of Alexander, meaning that the bearer was a descendant or “son of Saunder.” Over time the spelling evolved, producing variants such as Sanders and Saunder, among others. The name has a long-standing presence in the British Isles and circulated to other regions through migration and settlement.
Today, Saunders is a common surname in many English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, the United
Notable bearers of the surname include George Saunders (born 1958), an American writer and winner of the