Sands

Sands is a surname of English origin that has several possible meanings. It could refer to someone who lived near a sandy shore or a person who worked with sand, such as a mason or builder. It might also derive from the Old English word “sanda” meaning “path” and was used as a topographic name for someone who lived by a footpath or road. Another possible origin is the Old Norse name Sandi, which means “truthful”. The Sands surname is relatively common and can be found throughout the English-speaking world.