Bender may refer to: People The surname Bender derives from both British and German origin. In England it derives from old Benden or Benbow. In Germany it's a form of Fassbinder or Cooper. It is an occupational name in both English and German forms. Art, music, film, television and radio Aimee Bender, American novelist Darren Bender David Bender, political activist and host of the radio show "Politically Direct" on Air America Radio David L. Bender (born 1936), American writer and edito… (More on Bender)