SANDY
Sandy
Origin and Meaning: Sandy is a surname of Scottish origin, deriving from the personal name "Sander", a medieval form of Alexander. It is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "MacGilleShamhdaidh", meaning 'son of the servant of (Saint) Shamhaid'.
Distribution: The surname Sandy is primarily found in Scotland, particularly in areas with a strong Gaelic influence.
Historical Significance: The Sandy surname has ancient roots in Scotland, with early recordings dating back to the 12th century. The name was likely brought over by Norse settlers or Norman invaders. The Sandys of Fifeshire were an old Scottish family with connections to the aristocracy.
Notable Individuals:
- William Sandys (1792–1874) - An English antiquarian and Christmas carol collector.
- Andrew Sandy - A contemporary artist known for his vibrant landscape paintings inspired by the Scottish highlands.
- Rosemary Sandy - A Scottish historian specialising in medieval Scottish history.
Variants: Variants of the Sandy surname include Sanders, Sandie, and Sander.
Coat of Arms: The Sandy coat of arms typically features symbols representing strength, loyalty, and honour.
Trivia: The name Sandy has featured in popular culture, with characters bearing this surname appearing in various works of literature and film, including in Agatha Christie's mystery novels.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of British Surnames.
- Black, G. F. (1946). The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History.
There are approximately 1,868 people named Sandy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,447th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Sandy.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Angela
- Eureka
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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