Origin and History of SANDYE

History:

Sandy is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Sandi or Sande, which was a pet form of Alexander.
The earliest recorded use of the surname was in 1205, when Robert de Sande was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire.

Description:

In Scotland, the Sandy surname is associated with Clan Sanderson, a clan of the Scottish Borders.
Sandy families, like other Scottish families, were known to have a tartan associated with their surname.
Common variations of the Sandy surname include Sandie, Sandey, Sandi, Sandey, and Sandye.