Zander

Zander Meaning & Origin

About Zander
The surname Zander is of German origin and is derived from the given name Alexander, which itself comes from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." As a surname, Zander typically refers to someone who is a descendant or bearer of the name Alexander, indicating a connection to the qualities associated with the name, such as bravery, strength, and protection.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zander is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zander: 4,518
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,373
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.53

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zander based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zander is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ZSA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Z05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzΓ¦ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zander in Braille

Here's how to represent Zander in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zander in braille

How to sign the name Zander using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zander using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zander in sign language

Numerology