Find out how popular the last name Sandres is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sandres.

Sandres, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sandres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandres in America

Sandres is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandres surname appeared 222 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sandres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandres to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sandres

The surname SANDRES has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "sand" and "res," which translates to "sand stream" or "sandy river." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a sandy river or stream.

In the early records, the name was often spelled as "Saundres" or "Saundres," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. The earliest known reference to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from the year 1273, where a man named Willelmus Saundres is mentioned.

The SANDRES surname is also associated with various place names in England, such as Sandres in Hertfordshire and Sandres in Buckinghamshire. It is possible that the name originated from these locations, or that individuals adopted the name based on their residence near these places.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the SANDRES surname was Sir John Sandres (c. 1435-1505), a prominent English politician and landowner from Oxfordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire and held significant influence during the reigns of Edward IV and Henry VII.

Another historical figure bearing the SANDRES name was William Sandres (1560-1628), an English clergyman and author. He was a Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford, and published several works on theology and religious subjects.

In the 17th century, Thomas Sandres (1625-1683) was a respected English lawyer and judge. He served as a Baron of the Court of Exchequer and was known for his expertise in legal matters.

During the 18th century, James Sandres (1720-1789) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas. His works were influential in the Georgian architectural style.

Lastly, Elizabeth Sandres (1855-1928) was a prominent English suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and the right to vote. She was involved in various protest movements and played a significant role in the struggle for gender equality.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the SANDRES surname throughout history, showcasing its presence in various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandres

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sandres.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sandres was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sandres has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sandres was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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