This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5543.4.1.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You should be aware that most clans are not ancient either, and their tartans are even more recent in origin. Some of the "clans" were in fact more like extended families based on landholding, rather than a geographically-based grouping. Sande or Sandy is indeed a popular version of Alexander, and as a forename, Alexander is often familiarly known as Eck. Gordon. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.