i want to know where the name Sandra originated from and also the last name Gomez what are their backgrounds?

Answer 1

Hey Sandra,

The surname of Sandra is found on Swyrich.com and has 2 listed origins. Over time I have found that they typically do a good job on the origin (forget the Coat of Arms).

sandra

(2 origins available)

Spelling variations of this family name include: Di Sandro, Sandra, Sandras, Sandre, Sandrolini, Sandron, Sandrone, Alessandro, Alessandra, Lassandro, Lassandra and many more.

First found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jehan Sandre, who came to Acadia in 1636; Andreas Sandrock, who came to Halifax, N.S. in 1778; Christoph Sandrock, who arrived in America in 1836; Rafael Alejandro, who settled in New Orleans in 1854.

sandra

(2 origins available)

Spelling variations of this family name include: Di Sandro, Sandra, Sandras, Sandre, Sandrolini, Sandron, Sandrone, Alessandro, Alessandra, Lassandro, Lassandra, Assandro and many more.

First found in Florence, originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Giovanni Allesandro, who was Naturalized in Colorado in 1890; Edward Alesandro, who was on record in New York State some time between 1884-1915; as well as Alicandro Alessandro, who arrived in New York, NY in 1904.


Gomez - Spanish:
Gomez

Origin: Spanish

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gómez, Gomez, Gómiz, Gomiz, Gomeza, Cómiz, Comiz, Gumiz, Gúmez, Gumez, Gumaz, Gomiziz, Comaziz, Gámiz, Gamiz, Gámez and many more.

First found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Members of the family who were early emigrants to Spain's colonies in the New World included Gonzalo, who emigrated to Guatemala in 1560; Pedro, to Mexico in 1561.

Answer 2

The name Sandra is English but has it's roots in the name Alexandra which is Greek I believe. There are quite a few variations in the Europe languages.
Gomez is Spanish but I don't know what that means.

Answer 3

The defender, or helper of mankind. From the name Alexandra. Gomez or Gómez is a common Spanish surname. The Portuguese spelling is Gomes, while in Catalan it is rendered as Gomis. Many people with the surname Gomez who live in North America seem to trace their lineage to the Santa Fe, New Mexico area.