Chandler Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Chandler last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
Meaning and origin of the Chandler last name
Meaning of the Chandler last name: candle maker or seller. Chandler was a name for a candle maker or seller. It is common in England. A curious detail: candles were very important before electric light, so the chandler was a key figure in town life.
Arms associated with the Chandler name
A curious English detail: younger sons added small marks to their father's arms, a custom of the tradition the Chandler name belongs to.
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Chandler name FAQ
What does the Chandler name mean?
Candle maker or seller. Common variants include Chaundler, Candler, Chantler.
Where does the Chandler surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Chandler coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Chandler coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.