The surname "Sanner" is very rare compared to other names and is thought to be characteristic in origin. Research indicates it is associated with the Germans, meaning, "one who had a keen sense of perception".

Possible spelling variations could include: SANNER, SANER, SEANER, SEANOR, SANOR, SANNOR, SAYNER, SAINER, SHANER, SAN, SAUER, SONER, SONNER, ZANER, ZAHNER

Most German names are derived from occupations, colors or locations.

The Soundex System is used to index names by their sound. How it works...

1. Take the first letter of the name.

2. Then add numbers to it for certain key letters:

     a.) Add 1 for B, P, F or V

     b.) Add 2 for C, S, K, G, J, Q, X or Z

     c.) Add 3 for D or T

     d.) Add 4 for L

     e.) Add 5 for M or N

      f.) Add 6 for R

The letters A, E, I, O, U, W, Y and H aren't coded. They appear only when they are the "first" letter of the name. Do not code Van, Di, Dela or Le when they are used with the name. When two of the key letters come together, use them as one letter. For example, a name with two T's together will only have one 3 in the code. A name with a CK will have only one 2 in the code. The code number for Hilton then comes out H435 and here's where the system could help you -- so does the code number for any of the different ways Hilton could be pronounced or spelled, like Halton, Holton, Hultman, Halladan or Holtham. This could be a valuable way for you to find a hard- to- locate relative because of the different surname.