Chandler (surname)

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Chandler, and its variant spellings, is a family name that originated as an occupational surname in medieval England. It applied to a person involved in making or selling candles and similar articles. The earliest records as a surname are of Matthew le Candeler in London in 1274 and William le Chandeler in Essex in 1275.[1] In the 1881 census of England, the surname Chandler was apparently used by over 0.3% of the population.[2]

Chandler
Language(s)English,
Origin
Region of originEurope
Other names
Variant form(s)Chandelar, Candelar, Chandeler, Chandlar

As of 2010, Chandler ranked as the 404th most popular surname in the United States, with 79,186 citizens.[3]

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  1. ^ Reaney, P.H. (1961), "Chandler", A Dictionary of British Surnames, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, p. 65
  2. ^ "About the Chandler One-Name Study". Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Chandler Last Name Popularity, Meaning and Origin". namecensus.com. Retrieved January 11, 2023.